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Easy Red Eye Gravy

Cost $4.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 10 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $4.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Broth/Stock

    • 4 ham stock cubes

  • Coffee

    • 2 ½ tablespoons instant coffee granules

  • Liquid

    • 💧 2 cups water

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Dissolve ham stock cubes and coffee granules in water in a large mixing bowl to create a stock.

3

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add flour. Cook butter and flour mixture, stirring constantly, until brown (to create a roux), about 5 minutes.

4

Add the stock mixture, ½ cup at a time to the roux, stirring constantly, until it has the consistency of gravy, about 5 to 7 minutes.

5

Stir in black pepper and remove from heat.

6

Serve warm with your meal of choice.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

73

Calories

  • 1g
    Protein
  • 4g
    Carbs
  • 6g
    Fats

💡 Tips

For a richer gravy, you can substitute some of the water with milk or cream.This gravy pairs well with biscuits, fried ham, or eggs.Prepare the stock and roux beforehand to save more time during cooking.If you're looking to reduce sodium, use low-sodium ham cubes or bouillon.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.