Beef Gravy Base Recipe

Revolutionize your weeknight dinners with this incredible make-ahead Beef Gravy Base! This simple recipe takes minutes to prepare, resulting in a flavorful and convenient foundation for rich and delicious beef gravy. Perfect for busy cooks, this base stores beautifully in the fridge, ready to transform into a perfect gravy whenever you need it. Impress your family with restaurant-quality gravy without the restaurant-quality effort!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 592.2 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Beef Gravy Base 160

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Gravy Base

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

65 g

Sugar

115g

Fat

100g

Carbs

17g

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