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The simplest and tastiest gravy I have ever made.

depglass — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:10:46 GMT

I frequently cook meat in consomme because I just like the flavor. In desperation for a quick gravy a few weeks ago I blended Cream of Chicken soup to the consomme in the pan. I thought it was the best gravy I've ever made and DH liked it, too. I stick with Campbell's because my uncle used to work fo them.

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eddyandme — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 15:51:54 GMT

Thanks @depglass . That's a really good tip. I rarelycook a roast, usually a steak, hamburger or chicken breast are on my menu. A good, easy gravy would be ideal.

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PickyPicky3 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:07:04 GMT

@depglass I wonder if beef consomme and cream of mushroom soup would work as well.

I once knew someone who was a mushroom specialist at Campbell's. I never realized such a highly focused job existed. But when you think about it, a lot of different veggies go into soup cans, and they have to come out just right.

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Scooby Doo — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:39:36 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I frequently cook meat in consomme because I just like the flavor. In desperation for a quick gravy a few weeks ago I blended Cream of Chicken soup to the consomme in the pan. I thought it was the best gravy I've ever made and DH liked it, too. I stick with Campbell's because my uncle used to work fo them.

That's the combo I usually use when I make a chuck pot roast. I season with Penzy's roast beef seasoning, brown on both sides, put it in the dutch oven with a can of consomme and mushroom soup. Makes a delicious gravy.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:50:48 GMT

My mother, and later I, used Campbell's cream soups for gravies and sauces for years. I always add Worcestershire sauce to mine. I most commonly use cream of celery. I don't like mushrooms.

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Sooner — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:59:35 GMT

@Kachina624 I like the celery one too! But I also LOVE mushooms! I add a little dry sherry to any soup I use in something most of the time. It takes away some of the sweet, a few drops of lemon or vinegar might work too.

I had a relative who sold commercial big brand products to the finest restaurants in the south and he would tell me that even the best restaurants used their products--thickeners, pre-prepped products like sauce bases, spice mixes etc.

He would laugh and say yes it's good and they can't be back there all day making everything from scratch. I used some of his tips too and yes you can.

I love King Ranch Casserole--and canned soup is a must for that! Plus some extra heat. . .

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RedTop — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:22:26 GMT

@depglass

My family prefers gravy from scratch, but in a pinch I can get by with adding cream of chicken soup to the Heinz jarred gravies for meatballs or chicken.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:35:54 GMT

@RedTop My husband prefers I make it 'from scratch' also. Fine-chop some carrots, onions, and celery in the food processor, then brown in butter. Stir in flour until brown, then whisk in beef and/or chicken broth until thickened.

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AuntG — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:57:55 GMT

The gravy I've been making comes out of a bulk sized bag from an Amish country store. I got the chicken and pork varieties. Didn't bother to read the contents because I'm sure it's not health food. I generally make just a cup of gravy so our potatoes aren't drowning in it.

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Spacrazy — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:33:52 GMT

Hard to beat a good old staple like that for so many good reasons.

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ECBG — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:43:37 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
@depglass I wonder if beef consomme and cream of mushroom soup would work as well.

I once knew someone who was a mushroom specialist at Campbell's. I never realized such a highly focused job existed. But when you think about it, a lot of different veggies go into soup cans, and they have to come out just right.

@PickyPicky3

Beef and mushroom would be wonderful! I'd pour it over strips of sirloin on noodles!

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ECBG — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:47:48 GMT

I am in love with this roast made with mushroom soup. I prefer to do this in the crock pot now, the roast is incredibly more tender!

Our two GS love this roast!

Mushroom Roast

Rump or Sirloin Tip (I do 5 lbs)

2 Cans mushroom soup

1 Pkg Lipton Dry Onion Soup packets

2 tsp. Thyme

2 Tbsp. parsley

2 Tbsp. Steak sauce

2 Tbsp. Worchestchire sauce

Cut off fat and place roast in deep casserole.

Mix all remaining ingredients and pour over.

Cover as tightly as possible.

Bake at 325 degrees 3 hrs.

You may need to thicken the gravy if the roast has a lot of juices.

(7 hrs on low in a crock pot.).

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ECBG — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:50:04 GMT

@depglass

I use so much beef consomme, I bought a case of it. Less expensive than the grocery store by a mile!

I use it in all stews and soups.

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Knit-Chick — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:15:41 GMT

I've never used beef consomme! Now I need to go buy some. Thanks for all of the tips

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Luvsmyfam — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:28:51 GMT

@AuntG i AM CURIOUS WHAT AMISH STORE THAT WOULD BE.i WOULD LOVE TO TRY THIS.MAYBE THEY HAVE A WEB SITE I COULD BROWSE

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AuntG — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:33:35 GMT

Wish I could be of help @Luvsmyfam but this store doesn't even have a telephone. We were on a ride in the country looking for an Amish bakery, and we came across a general store that sells food in bulk. It was dimly lit, but I found a few interesting items, so I bought taco seasoning, chili powder and gravy mixes.

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Luvsmyfam — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 01:45:07 GMT

@AuntG I'm thinking in Kolona iowa would be the nearest Amish store near me.at the library where I work,we have several cookbooks from Amish communities. I check them out constantly.thankyou for responding

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depglass — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:42:35 GMT

Yes, I do the mushroom soup-consomme combo also, I've done that for years and just happened to try the cream of chicken. I have a Finnish cookbook since I'm part Finnish, and those ladies are hooked on mushroom soup.

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Renata22 — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:10:04 GMT

@depglass Thanks! I was looking around here for some ideas for supper and this gave me a great one. I have some leftover gravy from some chicken I cooked yesterday. I will combine with cream of chicken and have hamburger steaks with mushrooms & onions, grits for the gravy, and a salad. Sounds delish. Thanks, again.

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Renata22 — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:16:44 GMT

@ECBG That sounds so good! I have a roast in the freezer and will try. Copied and saved. Thanks!