how do i make brown gravy, the kind that goes with beef tips and rice?

Question

homemade

homemade. the package kind sucks.

Answer 1

Beef Gravy Mix

INGREDIENTS:
1-1/3 cups dry nonfat milk powder
3/4 cup instant blend flour (Wondra)
1/4 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. ground sage
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 Tbsp. brown sauce for gravy (Kitchen Bouquet)

PREPARATION:
In medium bowl, combine milk powder, flour, bouillon granules, thyme, onion powder, and sage, and stir with a wire whisk to blend thoroughly. Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut in butter or margarine until butter is evenly distributed and particles are fine. Drizzle brown sauce for gravy over mixture and stir with a wire whisk until blended. Spoon into a 3 cup container with a tight fitting lid and store in the refrigerator. Label with date and contents. Use gravy mix within 4 to 6 weeks.
To make beef gravy:

1 cup cold water
1/2 cup beef gravy mix

Pour water into a small saucepan. Gradually stir beef gravy mix into the water, using a wire whisk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until gravy is smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes. Makes about 1 cup

Answer 2

First.. I think it's very important to brown your meat in a pan and then use that pan with the drippings to make your gravy.. Just add a little water or wine to the pan and scrape it around to get all the flavor off.. Then in a small bowl wisk together some flour and water to make a smooth texture.. that is what you will pour into the pan and it will thicken up into a nice gravy.. of course still use the onions and even add some pepper.... play around with it, I think you will find it's much better then the packets!!

Answer 3

The only way you are going to get gravy that brown is by adding something to make it that color. So while the gravy is still homemade it needs help. Bisto likely makes the best product for this however Oxo beef cubes are also good. Save all the pan drippings as that is always the best base for homemade gravy, add as much water as you require and thicken with Bisto mixed with flour. Add salt & pepper to taste and don't forget to to whisk continuosly while you thicken.

Answer 4

Use one of the beef tips. coat with flour an seasing to taste. Fry in a skillet useing a small amount of corn oil until it is well done.You can put tip back with the other meat or eat it. Using the remains of the cook tip, put flour and onions in skillet. Put on media me and staring constantly. After the flour is a dark brown, pour water into ski

Answer 5

leave some drippings in the pan, add 2 cubes of beef boullion, 1 cuip of water, teaspoon of gravy master (or eqiv). bring to a boil, add a clove of garlic redude and simmer for 2 minute add corn strach and water to the mixture till it thickens, salt and pepper to taste

Answer 6

...you'll need some "beef" stock....bouillon cubes or powdered concentrate or liquid... "beef-stock"...make it to "flavor", take a "sip"...is it umm, umm good? ....ok... don't use flower or corn starch... I'm about to show you a "secret trick"........
Get some Bisquick pancake mix... slowly sift in the BQ mix and let it thicken up... add some pepper... if you have some finely chopped onion and garlic... toss it in... season it to taste... thicken it with the Bisquick...

Answer 7

one can/package of "brown gravy mix"
one pan
some water.

go nuts.