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Mom's Brown Gravy

SUBMITTED BY: bawkbagawk PHOTO BY: Mrs. Sweet Pea

"A nice rich brown gravy, completely vegetarian, and perfect for potatoes or vegetables."
PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 teaspoon yeast extract spread, e.g. Marmite/Vegemite
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in yeast extract spread, onion powder, and salt until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water so no lumps form. Bring to a boil. In a small cup, stir together 1/2 cup cold water and cornstarch. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, and continue boiling until thickened. Cool slightly before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by bawkbagawk
Of course, it came from my mom so I love it! You can use just about any pairing of 2 cups... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by Mrs. Sweet Pea
I have missed having gravy at supper b/c my husband is vegetarian -but this stuff is great!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2006 by m
Really good gravy for veggies. I wanted to make a big batch of poutine and half my roomates... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2005 by STACEYLENZ
EXCELLENT !! This is an answer to my needs. I substituted 2 tablespoons of (Hacho) miso for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2007 by Melissa
I love this gravy. I've made it several times, and it's always enjoyed by vegetarians such as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by Zoe
I use this gravy for so much. I usually add a tsp of garlic powder, and sometimes sub... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by Moder8Sk1LLz
In the strictest sense of the word, this is not "vegetarian" if it contains butter...but not bad. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by dawsonr
I believe this to be the finest gravy that I have ever made. Nice work, my friend. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2007 by Adeshell
This gravy is excellent. Instead of onion powder and salt, I used a vegetarian bouillon/stock... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2005 by KIONA
I rate this receipe "the best" This gravy is incredible! MORE


 
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bawkbagawk
Photo by bawkbagawk
Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Kerrville, Texas, USA
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