Savory Homemade Gravy Made from Scratch

beef bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: vegetable scraps

Chicken bones can provide a lighter broth, while vegetable scraps reduce costs.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar enhances flavor at a lower cost.

Roast beef bones in a preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes.

Transfer roasted bones to a large pot.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Pour in water to cover the bones by 2 inches.

Add garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and black peppercorns to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-6 hours, skimming foam occasionally.

Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.

Return the strained liquid to the pot and simmer to reduce further, if desired.

Stir in soy sauce and adjust seasoning with salt.

Add a splash of red wine for depth, if using.

Incorporate chopped mushrooms and parsley for added flavor.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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