Chris's Best Gravy Recipe

Name: Chris's Best Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Roasting meat joint such as beef brisket or leg of lamb; 1 pints Vegetable water; 1 pinch Salt and pepper; 2 Chopped carrots; 1 Chopped onion; 1/2 dozen Chestnut mushrooms; 2 clove Garlic; 1 bunch Mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley); 1 tbsp Plain flour; 1 Beef oxo; 1 Knob of butter; 2 Chopped tomatoes; 1 tbsp Olive oil

Servings: persons

1 Roasting meat joint such as beef brisket or leg of lamb
1 pints Vegetable water
1 pinch Salt and pepper
2 Chopped carrots
1 Chopped onion
1/2 dozen Chestnut mushrooms
2 clove Garlic
1 bunch Mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley)
1 tbsp Plain flour
1 Beef oxo
1 Knob of butter
2 Chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp Olive oil

1
Prepare your meat for roasting with the olive oil and some seasoning in a roasting tin
2
Half way through roasting, add to the tin half the carrot, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs and roast for the required amount of time your meat needs (Chris recommends slow roasting over a few hours).
3
When the meat is done, take it out of the dish and set aside.
4
Set the roasting dish over a high heat on the hob with the meat juices and veg in, add the rest of the veg and the knob of butter, simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the flour and oxo.
6
Add the veg water gradually, stirring all the time, (this is water you have cooked your veg in, Savoy cabbage gives good gravy!).
7
Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring all the while untill your gravy thickens.
8
When the gravy is a good consistancy, strain it through a sieve so you have a smooth gravy and serve over your favourite roast!

403

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Roasting meat joint such as beef brisket or leg of lamb, 1 pints Vegetable water, 1 pinch Salt and pepper, 2 Chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Chris's Best Gravy falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chris's Best Gravy

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Variations & substitutions

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