Simple Brown Gravy

• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon (or to taste, I use a mix of low sodium & sodium free so I use more)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• thickener
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• OR
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons flour

1. Boil all ingredients in a pot together, except for thickener.
2. Once the mixture boils, mix the cold water + cornstarch / oil + flour into a slurry / paste in a small bowl. You may need to add a tiny bit more water, but it should be the consistency of runny glue with cornstarch, and a paste with the flour.
3. Slowly pour in thickener, while stirring. Continue boiling for 2-3 more minutes, still stirring. If you're using flour and oil, simmer at least 5 minutes to be sure the flour cooks. Remove from heat and let cool to thicken more.

water, beef bouillon, ground black pepper, kitchen, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, thickener, cornstarch, cold water, or, oil, flour

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-brown-gravy-432323 (may not work)