Bacon Mushroom Gravy

5 from 1 vote

Rich, savory brown gravy with bacon and mushrooms to compliment a hearty dish

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4

Course: Condiment, Gravy, Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 172

2 slices Bacon, chopped
2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
1 Yellow or Sweet Onion, diced
1 - 2 cloves Garlic, diced
8 oz. Mushroom, sliced We used cremini
3 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
2 cups Beef Broth We used Better than Bouillon and water mixture
¼ tsp Dried Thyme Or double if using fresh thyme
Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. Cream or Half & Half (optional for creamy) Leave out for more savory, brown gravy

Over medium heat add the bacon, butter, and onion. Cook for 7 - 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onions are very soft and taking on color. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and cook for another 6 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften and take on color.
Stir in the flour and thoroughly mix, 1 - 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and thoroughly mix, 1 - 2 minutes. Whisk in the broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Gravy should thicken once all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Simmer for 5 - 10 minutes, or until desired consistency.
If adding the cream make that the final step and remove from heat. If not, serve immediately over potatoes or your favorite meat.