BROWN (BEEF) OR CHICKEN GRAVY MIX WITH VARIATIONS

Categories    : Master Mix

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/3           cups  instant non-fat dry milk
     3/4           cup   Master Mix Wondra Flour
  3        tablespoons  beef bouillon granules
     1/8      teaspoon  ground thyme
     1/4      teaspoon  onion powder
     1/8      teaspoon  ground sage
     1/2           cup  butter -- OR Margarine OR 5 tablespoons butter powder
                       

If using butter/margarine  then follow these instructions:

Combine dry ingredients and whisk well to blend.

Cut in butter/margarine with pastry cutter or two knives.

Drizzle the brown gravy sauce over the dry mixture and whisk well.

Label, and refrigerate or freeze.  Will keep for 4-6 weeks in the refrigerator, will store longer in the freezer.



If using all dry ingredients it can be stored in your pantry.

Whisk all ingredients together well.  Store in an air tight container in a cool dry place.



CHICKEN GRAVY VARIATION

Substitute chicken boullion granuals for the beef and replace the thyme and sage with 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning.



TO MAKE THE GRAVY

1 C cold water

1/2 C Gravy Master Mix



Mix gravy mix and water in a small sauce pan whisking until smooth.  Stir constantly as you heat over a medium temperature until the gravy is smooth and slightly thick.  This will take 2-3 minutes.

VARIATIONS:

Mushroom: pulverize 1 cup of dried mushrooms in a blender, then add the other ingredients to the blender and blend all together. For each recipe use 5 tablespoons of this mixture.

Herb: Add 1/3 c dried parsley flakes, crushed; 1/4 cup dried chives; 1/2 teaspoon additional dried thyme. For each recipe use 1/3 cup of this mixture.

Description:
  "A basic beef gravy mix that goes well with a variety of meals."
Yield:
  "2 2/3 cups"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1159 Calories; 94g Fat (70.8% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 74g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 250mg Cholesterol; 3994mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 5 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 18 1/2 Fat.