Moms Brown Gravy Recipes

SIMPLE BROWN GRAVY

Steps:

• Boil all ingredients in a pot together, except for thickener.
• Once the mixture boils, mix the cold water + cornstarch / oil + flour into a slurry / paste in a small bowl. You may need to add a tiny bit more water, but it should be the consistency of runny glue with cornstarch, and a paste with the flour.
• Slowly pour in thickener, while stirring. Continue boiling for 2-3 more minutes, still stirring. If you're using flour and oil, simmer at least 5 minutes to be sure the flour cooks. Remove from heat and let cool to thicken more.

MOM'S TRADITIONAL ENCHILADA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a low heat setting place sauce pan on burner. Add oil, chili powder, cumin, and garlic to pan and cook for 3 minutes. This will release the spice flavors.
• 2. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan and stir.
• 3. Boil for 5 minutes.
• 4. Lower heat and simmer. While simmering, make a rue with flour and water. Add Rue to desired sauce thickness. Simmer for an additional 7 minutes.
• 5. Remove from heat and pour over your prepared enchiladas.

BROWN GRAVY

Steps:

• Whisk together the beef stock, cornstarch, onion powder, soy sauce and bouillon cube in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally, and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and whisk in the heavy cream.

MOM'S COUNTRY GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in milk so that no lumps form, and continue cooking and stirring until thickened. If the gravy becomes too thick, you may thin it with a little more milk.

MOM'S CHOP SUEY

Steps:

• 1. Chop onions and celery fairly small and set aside.
• 2. In a large Dutch oven, brown the meat in oil with salt and pepper to taste.
• 3. Add celery and onion. Cover with about half the bottle of soy sauce and add water to cover mixture. Bring to a boil and then lower heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
• 4. Add bean sprouts and water chestnuts, and a little more soy sauce and water if needed (not too much if you want it to be thick). Let this cook for about 20 minutes.
• 5. In a small saucepan, mix together the brown gravy sauce, the corn starch and water.
• 6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it gets so thick you can't stir any longer.
• 7. Immediately remove from heat and stir into the large pot, until very well mixed. Should be semi-thick at this point and ready to serve.
• 8. I like to serve this over hot white rice and sprinkle with crisp chow mein noodles. And, of course, egg rolls on the side--I cheat and buy frozen ones.

MOM'S BROWN GRAVY

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in yeast extract spread, onion powder, and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water so no lumps form. Bring to a boil. In a small cup, stir together 1/2 cup cold water and cornstarch. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, and continue boiling until thickened. Cool slightly before serving.

OLD FASHIONED BEEF STEW GRAVY

Steps:

• Cut meat into medium-sized cubes. Preheat a soup pot with oil and brown all the sides of the meat cubes.
• Dice carrots and onions. Add the veggies to the pot and cook them until they soften. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the water to the pot and turn the heat to low. Allow the stew gravy to simmer for at least 45 minutes, or until the beef turns super tender.
• Whisk flour with a bit of cold water until there are no lumps. Whisk into the stew gravy. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve alongside your favorite grain or potato dish and enjoy!