Homemade Gravy Quick Tip

Quick Tip for Busy Moms!

I woke up VERY SORE this morning, but with the weather change  (63 degrees) it would be perfect to have a nice roast for dinner with potatoes and carrots. I normally cook my roast with Cream of Celery, salt, pepper, water and Lipton Onion Soup Mix, but today I don't have the soup mix, but I did find some Argo Corn Starch. :)  I followed the directions (listed below), but it was too watery so I added 2 more Tablespoons to 1 Cup of cold water.  I stirred it up and added it to my watered down gravy that I mentioned above.  All I can is that made all the difference!!  Once I added the extra cup of water I noticed it started to thicken up RIGHT AWAY!!  Then I added a can of Cream of Celery which added the creamy texture I was looking for!!  I seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, onion and garlic and added it to my roast and just enough water so it won't burn in the oven!  Crossing my fingers that no one noticed the difference!! 

~*~ Hope this helps other moms in a hurry and don't know what to do!~*~

Directions:

(from Argo Corn Starch label)

• 2 T Argo Corn Starch
• 2 T fat drippings
• 2 C Broth OR Water
• 1/4 C Cold Water
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Stove Top:

1. Remove all but 2 T fat drippings from roasting pan.  
2. Add 2 C broth OR water.  
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring to loosed browned bits.  
4. Mix corn starch and 1/4 C cold water; stir into pan.  Stirring constantly, simmer over medium heat for 1 minute.  
5. Season to taste.

**When this didn't work I looked at the label again and found this quick recipe and added it to the gravy mix above.**

To thicken hot liquids:

First mix Argo Corn Starch with a little cold water until smooth, gradually stir into hot liquid until blended.  Stirring constantly bring to a boil; boil 1 minute.  

This extra step made the gravy thicker immediately!!