Brandied tomato gravy

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1canTomatoes(8oz)
4tablespoonsButter or margarine
2tablespoonsFlour,all-purpose
1canBeef broth(14oz)
1tablespoonBrandy
½teaspoonMeat-extract paste
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

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.