The perfect gravy for Thanksgiving mashed potatoes

This is an awsome Cajun gravy!

You might think you have tried something very similar & maybe you have.

I won't tell you where, so it's your turn to try it and figure it out.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 chicken gizzard

2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper

2 1/2 ounces of ground beef 1/4 cup

2 1/2 ounces of ground pork 1/4 cup

2 cups water

1 can beef broth 14 oz.

2 tablespoons of cornstarch

1 tablespoon of flour

2 teaspoons milk

2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon coarsley-ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1 dash dried parsley flakes

Heat veggie oil in large saucepan over mdium heat. saute chicken gizzard in the oil for 4-5 minutes until cooked. remove gizzard from pan and let it cool so that you can handle it. finely mince the chicken gizzard.

combine ground beef and ground pork in a small bowl. smash the meat together with your hands until it is well mixed. add bell pepper to the pan and saute it for 1 minute. add ground beef and the pork to the pan and cook until it is brown. Use a potato smasher to smash meat into tiny rice size pieces as it browns.

Add water and beef broth to the pan. immediately wisk in cornstarch and flour.

Add remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer gravy for 30-35 minutes or until thick.

MAKES 3 CUPS

Palos Verdes Perfect Turkey Gravy

For the next couple of weeks I will be posting several recipes to prepare you for your Thanksgiving Holiday. I have tried to find some of the easiest and tasty looking recipes so they can apply to those who aren't always in the kitchen. Collect them all in all of my different city blogs! Enjoy!
Make the holidays extra special with Perfect Turkey Gravy. Great flavor and no lumps. For a change of pace, try one of the Flavor Variations listed below.

Makes 15 (1/4-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

• 2 packages of McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix
  
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup turkey pan drippings or turkey broth
• 1 cup chopped cooked turkey giblets (optional)

1. Mix Gravy Mix and flour in large saucepan. Gradually stir in water and turkey drippings with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in chopped turkey giblets, if desired.

2. Stirring frequently, cook on medium-high heat until gravy comes to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. (Gravy will continue to thicken upon standing.)

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Flavor Variations for your families:

Herbed Perfect Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed. Stir 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Rubbed Sage or 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Poultry Seasoning into Gravy Mix.

Hearty Sage Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Stir 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Rubbed Sage into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

Hearty Herbed Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Stir 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Poultry Seasoning into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

Apple-Sage Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 1 cup and adding 1 cup apple juice. Stir 1 teaspoon McCormick® Rubbed Sage into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

Garlic and White Wine Turkey Gravy: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups and adding 1/4 cup white wine. Stir 1/4 teaspoon each McCormick® California Style Garlic Powder with Parsley and McCormick® Thyme Leaves into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

Mushroom-Onion Turkey Gravy: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms and 1/4 cup chopped onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Mix 2 packages McCormick® Turkey Gravy Mix, 1 1/2 cups cold water and 1 cup turkey drippings. Add to saucepan; mix well. Continue with Step 2 as directed above. Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings.

Cinnamon-Chipotle Turkey Gravy: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Mix 2 packages McCormick® Turkey Gravy Mix, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon each McCormick® Ground Cinnamon and McCormick® Gourmet Collection™ Chipotle Chile Pepper, 2 cups cold water and 1 cup turkey drippings. Add to saucepan; mix well. Continue with Step 2 as directed above. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.