How Do You Make Three-Step Beef Gravy?
Perfect pan gravy is a welcome addition to any meal. You can use the drippings from roast, chicken or turkey and follow three basic steps to make 2 cups of gravy or increase the ingredients to serve a larger crowd. Remove the meat from the cooking pan. Pour off all except 2 tbsp. of meat drippings and place the pan over a medium heat on the stovetop. Measure 1 tbsp. of cornstarch in a jar with 1/4 cup of water. Place the lid on the jar and shake until blended. Pour the mixture into the drippings as you stir with a whisk to loosen the bits of crust from the bottom of the pan. Continue to stir as you slowly add liquid. You can use water, milk, cream or a vegetable, beef or chicken stock. As the gravy thickens, continue to whisk and slowly add your liquid until it reaches the desired consistency. This usually takes about 5 minutes. Season your gravy to taste. Reserve 2 tbsp. of meat drippings and return the pan to a medium heat, the same as you would for the cornstarch gravy above. Stir 2
