So here's an excellent beef gravy recipe: (Hat tip:
Emeril's), Is it just me, or does that look like an image of Voldemort? Or maybe Hedwig?
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots (or green onions)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon rough chopped fresh thyme (but not-so-fresh thyme will do)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce -OR-
(better yet) add a half cup of oatmeal stout
- 3 cups beef broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
Melt butter in a 1-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Add flour to pan and stir to incorporate and form a roux. Continue to stir until roux becomes dark brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add shallots, garlic, and thyme and continue to cook, stirring often, until shallots and garlic are fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour Worcestershire sauce into pan and cook until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add beef broth, season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and continue to cook until sauce has reduced and no floury taste remains, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve immediately or set aside and reheat when ready to use.
