How to Make Mushroom Gravy

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pour 4 tbsp.

   (60 ml) vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat to medium-high.
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   Step 2: Add 1/3 cup (71 ml) flour.

   ,, Watch for the roux to become a rich tan color. ,, Be sure to stir often to keep the gravy from scorching. ,,, (15 ml) butter in another skillet. , (7.5 ml) fresh minced garlic (approximately 3 cloves) to the melted butter. , (7.5 ml) parsley and 1 cup (236 ml) fresh sliced mushroom or 1/2 cup (118 ml) canned mushrooms. ,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

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   Step 4: Stir constantly

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   Step 5: until a thick roux is formed.

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   Step 6: Pour 2 cups (473 ml) beef broth to the mixture slowly

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   Step 7: whisking to avoid lumps.

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   Step 8: Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 5 minutes.

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   Step 9: Turn the heat down to low and cover.

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    Step 10: Allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 10 minutes

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    Step 11: but continue to stir frequently.

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    Step 12: Melt 1 tbsp.

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    Step 13: Add 1/3 cup (71 ml) of chopped onion and 1 1/2 tsp.

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    Step 14: Toss in 1 1/2 tsp.

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    Step 15: Sauté the vegetables until the onions soften and turn clear.

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    Step 16: Pour 1/4 cup (59 ml) dry wine to the vegetables and continue cooking until the wine is reduced most of the way down.

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    Step 17: Transfer the vegetable mixture to the beef gravy in the first skillet.

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    Step 18: Simmer for approximately 5 minutes.

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    Step 19: Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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    Step 20: Finished.

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