BROWN GRAVY

This recipe can be used to make either beef gravy or brown chicken gravy just by using beef broth or chicken broth. Always remember to use equal amounts of fat and flour and increase amount of broth accordingly. 3 tbsp. all purpose flour 2 - 2 1/2 c. broth 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. salt

Strain broth from roast beef (or roast chicken). Remove excess fat by adding ice cubes and remove as it hardens. Add 3 tablespoons fat and 3 tablespoons flour to skillet and stir over medium heat until browned. Add salt and pepper, stir in broth, and bring to a boil. Continue stirring while gravy boils 2 to 3 minutes. If it gets too thick, add a little more broth or water. Serve hot.

Try adding onion soup mix or garlic powder (not much)

BEEF OR TURKEY GRAVY

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

Melt butter in a saucepan then add flour. Blend together until no lumps are visible. Add salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until mixture starts to brown. Turn heat to low and slowly add broth, stirring constantly. Turn heat back up to medium and continue cooking and stirring until gravy boils and thickens. Adjust seasonings to taste.