side essentials: easy/peasy brown gravy

How To Make side essentials: easy/peasy brown gravy

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  You will need a medium-size saucepan to make this recipe.
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  Step 3
  The Beef Stock I use beef stock that I have made and then frozen; if you do not have any, there are options. Boxed beef stock Beef stock cubes Or, my favorite alternative… Better Than Bouillon Beef Stock. I will admit that it does have preservative things I do not like; however, it is the best alternative to homemade beef stock… In my opinion.
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  Step 4
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 5
  In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of beef stock to a simmer.
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  Step 6
  While the stock is coming to a simmer, whisk together the additional 1/4 cup of stock with the 1/4 cup flour, to make a slurry
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  Step 7
  Slowly add slurry into saucepan, keep the base at a simmer, and whisk until it thickens, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 8
  THE FINISHING TOUCH
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  Step 9
  Now it is time for the spices. These are the spices, and the amounts I used; however, you can vary the amounts and add other spices to taste. • 1 1/2 teaspoons nutritional yeast flakes • 1 teaspoon tamari sauce, or liquid aminos • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper • 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika Season to taste, and whisk in the butter, if using.
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  Step 10
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 11
  When I need some comfort, I ladle this over a big bowl of mash taters. Enjoy.
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  Step 12
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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