The Perfect, Flavorful Brown Gravy Recipe ✪ MyGerman.Recipes

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor while chicken broth is often more affordable.

beef drippings

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce can provide a similar umami flavor, while balsamic vinegar adds sweetness.

Prepare the onion and garlic by dicing them.

In a pot or pan, heat the oil and fry the onion and garlic, then add the tomato paste and jam.

After a minute, pour in the red wine, add the bay leaf and clove, and let cook until the liquid has reduced by half.

Add the stock, then bring to a boil.

Mix the corn starch with a little cold water and slowly pour into the sauce to bind it, stirring constantly and boiling for a few minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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