Kittencals Beef Gravy Recipes

KITTENCAL'S EASY MAKE ANYTIME FAT-FREE GRAVY

Steps:

• In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan combine the broth with black pepper, garlic powder,and chicken boullion powder; cook over medium-low heat until at a simmer.
• In a bowl whisk the flour with milk until smooth; add to the simmering broth stirring constantly with a whisk.
• Continue stirring until bubby and thickened.
• Season with more black pepper if desired.

KITTENCAL'S BEEF GRAVY

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt butter or margarine until bubbly (do not brown).
• Add in the black pepper, garlic powder (if using) and flour, then whisk for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in the beef broth and beef bouillon powder (or beef broth mixed with pan drippings) stir over low heat until smooth, thickened and bubbly about 3 minutes).

KITTENCAL'S SLOW COOKER EYE OF ROUND ROAST WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the mushroom soup with beef broth, dry onion soup mix, fresh garlic and Worcestershire sauce; mix until combined, then transfer into a 5-6-quart crock pot.
• In a small bowl mix together flour with black pepper and garlic powder (if using).
• Dredge the roast in the flour/black pepper mixture.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add in the roast and lightly brown on all sides.
• Transfer the roast to the slow cooker and generously spoon the broth mixture on top of the roast.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the roast is tender.
• For a thicker gravy, after cooking remove gravy to saucepan and thicken with water/ cornstarch mixture.

KITTENCAL'S BEEF POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Prepare a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or use a medium casserole dish.
• In a small saucepan cook the cubed potatoes and diced carrots together in boiling water with a teaspoon of salt until the potatoes are JUST until fork-tender (about 6-8 minutes) they should cook at the same time, don't worry if the carrots are a bit more firmer (do not overcook the potatoes) drain and set a side.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in onion, celery, dried chili flakes (if using) saute until soft (about 3-4 minutes).
• Add in garlic and cook 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
• Stir in flour, then whisk for 1 minute.
• Add in the gravy (or consomme or broth) whisk until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add in the Worcestershire sauce (ONLY if you are using just the beef broth, if you are using leftover beef gravy then omit).
• Add in the cooked beef and mushrooms; simmer for about 15-20 minutes on top of stove.
• Add in the cooked potatoes and carrots; mix to combine.
• Season with salt if needed.
• Pour the mixture into deep-dish pie plate or casserole dish.
• Top with pie pastry, leaving about 1-1/2 inches all around the dish.
• Flute the ends of the pastry all around the dish, then cut a couple of slits on top to let steam escape.
• Place on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
• Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the pastry is browned.
• Delicious!

KITTENCAL'S SALISBURY STEAK WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all hamburger mixture until combined.
• Shape into 6 patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in hamburger patties, cook until browned on each side (about 3-4 minutes per side, the burgers do not have to be cooked all the way through as they will finish cooking completely in the gravy) remove to a plate.
• To the same skillet add in sliced onion and mushrooms; cook stirring scraping up any browned bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the skillet; cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the onions are softened (adding in more oil if needed).
• Add in flour and cayenne pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
• Add in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper; bring to a simmer stirring continuously until bubbly and thickened (at this point you may add in the beef bouillon powder).
• Add in the patties back to the skillet.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes turning the patties over once halfway through cooking.

KITTENCAL'S EASY NO-FAIL MAKE ANYTIME TURKEY GRAVY

Steps:

• Drain the pan drippings for the roasted turkey through a fine strainer.
• Let sit and then remove any fat from the top of the drippings.
• Add in chicken broth or water to make 4 cups if necessary.
• In a medium saucepan, melt margarine or butter.
• Add in lots of black pepper.
• Add in 1/2 cup flour plus 3 tablespoons; constantly whisk for about 3 minutes over low heat.
• Slowly add in the 4 cups turkey broth/drippings; whisk constantly over medium-low heat until bubbly and thickened (about 3 minutes).
• Use right away or keep warm over lowest heat setting, whisk again before serving.
• **OPTIONS** to make this gravy using all chicken broth prepare as directed using 4 cups low sodium chicken broth and 1 tablespoon chicken boullion powder ---- or you may add in low sodium chicken broth omitting bouillon powder to pan drippings to make up 4 cups.