Simple Mushroom Gravy

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 8 oz oyster or cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 3 cups mushroom stock or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp butter (or Earth Balance)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 1 minute. Add thyme, salt, and mushrooms and sauté about 8 minutes, or until mushrooms are browned. Add sherry and cook until liquid evaporates. Stir in broth.
2. Bring to a boil and cook until gravy is reduced to about 2 cups (about 14 minutes).
3. Whisk together flour and water in a small bowl. Add mixture to skillet; return to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat; stir in butter 1 tablespoon at a time and pepper.