Beef Gravy In A Snap Recipes

BEEF GRAVY RECIPE (WITHOUT DRIPPINGS)

Steps:

• MAKE ROUX (FLOUR AND OIL): Put 2 tablespoons oil (or butter, half butter/half oil or fat drippings) in small saucepan. Heat to medium heat. Stir in 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until the roux starts to turn a very light brown. This will get rid of the raw flour taste. Don't let it get too dark or burn. (It should be a loose paste. If too dry, add a bit more oil). Note 3 for gluten free gravy.
• FINISH GRAVY: Add half of broth. Whisk until smooth. Add rest of broth and thyme. Whisk. Cook about 3 minutes until gravy has thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, more thyme). Note 4 for added flavorings.Gravy will thicken on standing or in fridge. To loosen, add a splash of water or broth.

SAUERBRATEN WITH GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Place the roast in a deep ceramic or glass bowl. Most crock pots have a removable one. Add onions, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaf. Pour white vinegar, water and cider vinegar over teh roast. Chill, covered, for 4 days. Turn meat twice each day. Remove the meat from the marinade. dry it well with paper towels and strain the marinade into a bowl. Reserve the onions and one cup of marinade.
• 2. In a Dutch oven, brown the meat on all sides in hot vegetable oil. Sprinkle meat with salt. Pour boiling water around the meat, sprinkle in crushed gingersnaps and simmer, covered for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn often. Add one cup of reserved marinade and cook meat 2 hours or more until tender. Remove the meat and keep it warm. Strain the cooking juices into a large saucepan.
• 3. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with flour. Stir it into the cooking juices and cook, stirring until sauce is thickened and smooth. Slice the meat into 1/4 inch slices. Add to the hot gravy. Arrange meat on a heated platter and pour extra sauce over it. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

SAUERBRATEN BEEF IN GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine beef stew meat, onion, beef broth, vinegar, and bay leaves in a slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Remove bay leaves from beef mixture; stir in crushed gingersnaps and brown sugar. Cook beef mixture on Low until thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve sauerbraten over egg noodles and garnish with parsley.

BROWN BEEF GRAVY RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the butter or the meat drippings to a saucepan over medium heat. Immediately after the butter has melted, sprinkle with the flour and whisk to combine. Allow to cook and whisk constantly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Begin adding the beef broth a splash at a time (about a 1/4 cup), whisking well after each addition. Once the mixture begins to resemble a pudding-like texture, you may begin streaming the remaining broth in slowly, whisking all the while.
• Once all of the broth has been incorporated, add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

BEEF GRAVY

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk together, making sure to get all visible lumps.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until mixture starts to turn light brown, be sure to stir constantly.
• Turn heat to low and SLOWLY add broth, stirring constantly.
• It will spit & bubble so be careful.
• Add Kitchen Bouquet.
• Turn heat back up to medium.
• Continue stirring until gravy boils and thickens.
• Makes about 2 cups.