Fejlfinding og tips til konsistens
- Sovs klumper: Pisk bouillonen gradvist i rouxen, og lad gryden simre ved svag varme. Hvis der dannes klumper, si sovsen gennem en finmasket si, eller brug en stavblender kort.
- Sovs for tynd: Lad det simre et par minutter længere for at reducere, eller pisk en majsstivelsesopslæmning (1 tsk majsstivelse blandet med 1 spiseskefuld koldt vand) i lidt ad gangen, indtil den ønskede tykkelse er nået.
- Sovs for tyk: Fortynd med varm oksebouillon, vand eller en sjat fløde.
- Tørre eller seje bøffer: Undgå at komprimere kødet; bland forsigtigt og brug et 80/20 oksekødsforhold. Overtilberedning vil også tørre dem ud – brug et stegetermometer for at sikre nøjagtighed.
- Onions not sweetening: Increase heat slightly and sauté a few more minutes, stirring and scraping the pan to encourage caramelization without burning.
Storage & Make-Ahead
Cool components to room temperature before storing. Refrigerate patties and gravy separately in airtight containers for up to 3–4 days. To reheat, warm the gravy gently on the stovetop and add the patties until heated through; add a splash of broth or cream if the sauce stiffened in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze patties and gravy in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. If preparing ahead for a gathering, sear patties and make the gravy; combine and keep warm in a low oven at 90–100°C (200–210°F) for short periods, or reheat gently from refrigerated state just before serving.
Why This Recipe Works
A few straightforward techniques are the recipe’s secret to success. First, a hot pan develops the Maillard reaction on the patties—those brown crusts provide deep savory flavor and leave fond that enriches the gravy. The restrained amount of binder (egg and breadcrumbs) keeps the patties coherent but not dense. Cooking the flour briefly in butter creates a roux that thickens the sauce without tasting floury. Combining beef broth with a touch of cream balances robust beef flavor with a silky mouthfeel, while thyme and Worcestershire add layered umami that keeps the gravy vibrant rather than flat.
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