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lightning gravy

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Shelly Saxell
@shellycandoit
Queen Creek, AZ

This is the easiest and fastest recipe for making gravy. Believe it or not you make it in the microwave. It is great on just about any meat or potato dish you like.

(1 rating)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For lightning gravy

  • 2 c
    water
  • 2 cubes
    chicken/beef bouillon (any flavor works)
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 Tbsp
    cold water
  • pepper, to taste

How To Make lightning gravy

  • 1
    In a microwave safe dish heat water and bouillon on high, stirring occasionally until just boiling. About 2- 2 1/2 minutes.
  • 2
    In a small cup combine the cornstarch, pepper and cold water and mix together. Add mixture to hot broth.
  • 3
    Cook on medium for about 1 minute, or until thick, stirring at 30 second intervals.
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