Brown Gravy Recipe

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Brown Gravy
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3-1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp beef stock
  • 1 tbsp barley malt

Directions:

  1. Heat oil on low in a deep pan, add flour. Use a fork or whisk to saturate the flour with the oil. It needs to end up being a fairly dry paste, slightly drier than pie crust. Add more oil or flour as needed to get the right consistency.
  2. Turn the heat to medium high. Brown the flour until it is very dark. Be careful, once it starts browning, it burns easily. Stir it constantly so it browns evenly.
  3. When the flour is very dark, add in one cup of the hot water. When the billowing steam clears, mix the flour and water into a thick paste. Repeat with a second cup of water. Mix thoroughly, so you have a very smooth texture.
  4. Add the beef stock and barley malt to the last two cups of water. Add to the gravy and stir.
  5. Turn the heat down to medium. Let simmer until it thickens to the desired consistency. Add pepper to taste. If needed, add more beef stock.
  6. I don't spice the gravy much at all. I rely on the flavor from whatever I am cooking. If you like, add juice from any meat you are cooking instead of the last two cups of hot water.
  7. I have no idea how many servings this actually makes. It is plenty enough for a meal for four people, or enough to be the base for my beef stew.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 112.87 Kcal (473 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.73g 10%
Sodium 244.38mg 10%
Potassium 36.36mg 1%
Total Carbs 12.03g 4%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.37g 5%
Protein 1.61g 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 49.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.04 Kcal (256 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.64g 10%
Sodium 132.15mg 10%
Potassium 19.66mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.51g 4%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 5%
Protein 0.87g 3%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 26.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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