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Classic Beef Gravy

It's gravy, baby! Try this beef gravy recipe on your favorite roast, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

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It's gravy, baby! Try this beef gravy recipe on your favorite roast, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

• 20 min
• 14SERVINGS
• 40Cal
• 1 gProtein

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Ingredients & Cooking

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cooking:

1. Heat butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted. stir in flour; cook 5 to 7 minutes until mixture is deep brown, stirring often. Whisk in broth until smooth; simmer 3 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in bouillon granules and pepper; stirring until combined. Season with salt, as desired.
Cook's Tip: You may substitute homemade beef stock for beef broth.

Safe Handling Tips

Safe Handling Tips:

• Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
• Separate raw meat from other foods.
• Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
• Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
• Wash all produce prior to use.
• Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
• Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
• Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips visit: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/determining-doneness

For more information on safe food handling and beef safety, see: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/food-safety

Nutrition Information

Nutrition:

39.6 CALORIES

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2.1g SAT FAT

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0.6g PROTEIN

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0.1 mg IRON

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0.1 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 39.6 Calories; 30.6 Calories from fat; 3.4g Total Fat (2.1 g Saturated Fat; 1.1 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 8.7 mg Cholesterol; 133 mg Sodium; 1.9 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.1 g Dietary Fiber; 0.6 g Protein; 0.1 mg Iron; 0.3 mg NE Niacin; 0 mg Vitamin B6; 0 mcg Vitamin B12; 0.1 mg Zinc; 0.8 mcg Selenium; 1.9 mg Choline.

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