How to make Red Wine Gravy

red wine

🥗Healthier: low-sodium broth

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while low-sodium broth maintains flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar texture.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: homemade broth

Vegetable stock can reduce calories while maintaining flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Cornstarch is gluten-free and can thicken sauces effectively.

Preheat a saucepan over low to medium heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the saucepan and stir until melted.

Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and mix until there are no solid chunks.

If the mixture seems too dry, add a small chunk of butter to help it combine.

Pour in 1 cup of red wine and stir for 2-3 minutes until the texture becomes creamy and the alcohol taste diminishes.

Add 2 to 4 cups of beef, chicken, or vegetable stock to the mixture and stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until creamy.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of black pepper to the mixture and stir for another 3 minutes.

Taste test the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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