This diy gravy mix is so good and perfect served over mashed potatoes, salisbury steak, over french fries and cheese curds (poutine), use as a beef stew base or even add heavy cream to it and serve it with meatballs (IKEA style). So many possibilities!
Ingredients and Variations
This mix is made with all purpose flour, cornstarch, beef bouillon powder, onion power, garlic powder, paprika, marjoram, parsley, salt and fresh ground black pepper.
Variations: All purpose flour can be replaced with you favorite gluten free flour, but you may need to add extra cornstarch for thickening.
The herbs and spices can always be changed. If I have used something here you don’t like, switch it out for something you do like or simply leave it out all together. Salt to taste.
Beef Gravy Mix
5
minutes2 1/2
cupsThick, rich, flavorful beef gravy mix.
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup powdered beef bouillon
2 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp marjoram
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 tsp parsley
Directions
- Whisk all ingredients together until well incorporated.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.
- To use: Melt 2 tablespoons of fat (butter, shortening, beef fat, bacon fat) in a sauce pan, add 2 tablespoons of gravy mix, cook on medium-low heat for 3 minutes (making a roux), then pour in 1 cup water, broth or beer. Whisk and cook until thickened. Whisk in 1 tablespoon or Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of browning sauce, such as Gravy Master or Kitchen Bouquet. These additions will make your gravy a deep, dark color an add excellent flavor.!
