Brandied Tomato Gravy
Serves:
Ingredients:
1
cn
Tomatoes(8oz)
4
tb
Butter or margarine
2
tb
Flour,all-purpose
1
cn
Beef broth(14oz)
1
tb
Brandy
1/2
ts
Meat-extract paste
1/4
ts
Salt
Method:
1.
Drain tomatoes; reserve liquid.
Finely chop tomatoes; set aside.
2.
In 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine.
Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
3.
Gradually stir in beef broth, tomato liquid and tomatoes, brandy, meat-extract paste and salt; cook, stirring until gravy thickens and boils.
NOTE: Meat-extract paste is an extract of meat, concentrated to a paste, with seasoning added and packed in a jar.
It is available in most supermarkets.