Remove the corned beef from the pot and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, add 1 cup of the corned beef juice from the pot to a saute pan over low heat. Mix the flour with 1/2 cup hot water and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, until the gravy thickens, a few minutes.
How To Make corned beef gravy
- 1 Heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Add butter and melt, coating the bottom of the skillet.
- 2 While butter is melting, slice corned beef into strips/bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 3 When the butter starts to bubble a bit, whisk in flour. Keep stirring and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 4 Then whisk in milk slowly to form smooth gravy. Add as much or as little milk until your desired consistency.
- 5 When it starts to bubble, add corned beef and mix through.
- 6 Cook for several minutes to warm the beef. Salt and pepper to taste.
- 7 Remove from heat. Serve over buttered toast or warm biscuits. Enjoy!
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Ingredients For corned beef gravy
- 3 to 4 oz Carl Buddig corned beef
- 1/4 c butter (half of a stick)
- 1/4 c all-purpose flour
- 1.5 to 2 c milk
- salt and pepper, to taste
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FAQ
What can I do with the liquid from cooking corned beef?
How do you fix tough corned beef?
Do you drain the juice from corned beef?
Can I use corned beef liquid?
Yes, you can use the liquid from the corned beef package if desired. This liquid is a brine solution that helps to keep the meat tender and moist while it cooks. If you do choose to use this liquid, make sure to add additional salt or seasonings as needed since it may not provide enough flavor on its own.
How do you thicken corned beef gravy?
Alternatively, whisk in a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream. Cook the corned beef gravy until it’s thickened, about 2 or 3 minutes, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Finish the sauce with a flourish of freshly chopped herbs and serve it over the sliced beef.
How do you thicken beef broth without cornstarch?
Some recipes call for corn starch to be added when thickening cooking broths. To thicken beef broth made without using cornstarch, once your broth has been brought to a boil and reduced to the desired consistency, add 2 tablespoons of corn starch for every 1 cup of liquid in your pot. Stir constantly until it’s well combined with no lumps.
How do you thicken a liquid with cornstarch?
There are several ingredients you can use to thicken liquids, but using cornstarch is one of the easiest and fastest methods. To thicken a liquid with cornstarch, you need to create a mixture, cook the mixture, and complete the process by altering the recipe if necessary. Combine one tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water.