Beef Gravy Base Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Gravy Base

• Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
• All Purpose Flour
• Beef Bouillon Granules
• Dried Thyme
• Butter
• 1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce

How to Make Beef Gravy Base

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry milk powder, flour, beef bouillon granules, and dried thyme until well combined.
2. Cut in the butter or margarine and Kitchen Bouquet using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3. Store the gravy base in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two months.
4. **To make gravy:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup of cold water and 1/2 cup of the beef gravy base until smooth.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, to cook out any raw flour taste.
7. Makes 1 cup of delicious beef gravy. Serve immediately over your favorite beef dish.