Healthy Gravy Food

HEALTHY GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan then add the vegetables and cook them over a medium-high heat for 10-15 mins to brown - if they burn at the edges, then all the better. Stir in the ketchup and dried mushrooms and cook together until everything becomes sticky, then splash in the vinegar. Stir in the stock and season with a pinch of salt, if you like. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 20 mins.
• Using a hand blender, blitz to create a thin soup-like consistency, then pass through a sieve into another saucepan and bring to the simmer. Slake the cornflour with a splash of water, then pour into the liquid and continue to cook until thickened. Serve straightaway, chill, or freeze for reheating at a later date. Can be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container.

EASY GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a saucepan (or in a roasting tin containing meat juices from your roast), then scatter over the flour. Stir until it forms a dark, sandy paste. Splash in the port, stir in the redcurrant jelly and cook down until sticky. Stir in the stock and simmer for 5 mins. Decant into a warmed gravy jug to serve.

HEALTHY BEEF OR CHICKEN GRAVY

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion, mushrooms and parsley in ¼ cup broth until vegetables are tender.
• Combine cornstarch, pepper, and ½ cup of broth; stir until smooth.
• Add to pan with the remaining broth.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; boil for 2 minutes.