Lisa'S Easy Mushroom Gravy

• sliced fresh mushrooms (1 large container)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup beef drippings (or less)
• 1 (12 ounce) jar beef gravy (Heinz HomeStyle Savory Beef)
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef consomme
• 6 ounces beef broth (Chicken works fine too)
• 2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning (Salt Free)
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• black pepper (to taste)
• cornstarch (approx 2 TB) (optional)
• 2 ounces beef broth (Chicken works fine too) (optional)

1. Saute mushrooms in Olive Oil &/or Butter until tender & slightly browned.
2. Transfer mushrooms to sauce pan.
3. Add remaining ingredients "except" for Corn Starch & additional Broth.
4. Bring to soft boil for approx 5 minutes.
5. Depending on preference & use of gravy; thicken with Corn Starch blended with Broth until smooth. (It's easiest to shake together in a small jar with lid).
6. Add to gravy.
7. Bring to soft boil & serve.
8. TIP: to keep gravy hot for serving, keep in thermos & when needed, transfer to gravy boat.

mushrooms, olive oil, beef drippings, beef gravy, beef consomme, beef broth, garlic, parsley, black pepper, cornstarch, beef broth

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lisas-easy-mushroom-gravy-274024 (may not work)