Bacon Mushroom Gravy
Rich, savory brown gravy with bacon and mushrooms to compliment a hearty dish
Ingredients
- 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
- ΒΌ 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
Instructions
- 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.
