Creamy Dried Beef Gravy
Ingredients
- 2 2 ounce packages of Buddig Original Deli Thin Beef or 2 2.5 ounce jars of dried beef
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
Prepare The Beef
- If using Buddig Original Deli Thin Beef, remove it from the packaging and stack the slices. Use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut the beef into small squares, approximately ½ inch in size.
Brown The Beef
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cut beef to the skillet and fry, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes until the beef is warmed and slightly browned. If the beef is very lean, you may need to add a teaspoon of butter or oil to prevent sticking.
Make The Roux
- Add 4 Tablespoons of butter and sprinkle 4 Tablespoons of flour over the the beef mixture. Stir gently buththoroughly to combine the flour and butter. The mixture should look like a paste coating the beef.
Add The Milk
- Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk, about ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon to prevent lumps. Continue stirring as the mixture heats, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate all the roux into the mik.
Thicken The Gravy
- Bring the mixture to a gently simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. The gravy will begin to thicken after a few minutes. You'll know the gravy is ready when it clings to the back of a spoon, and running your finger through it leaves a trail that holds its shape.
Season and Serve
- Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve with warm biscuits or toast.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 287mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 548IUCalcium: 155mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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