A Rich Brown Gravy

Ingredients

• beef consommé or stock
• smoked beef or chorissa
• 1 lemon
• shallots
• 2 onions
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 cloves
• oil
• parsley
• mushrooms

Instructions

1. Combine the beef consommé or stock with a small piece of smoked beef or chorissa, the sliced lemon, chopped shallots, shredded onions, bay leaf, and cloves along with a little oil. Simmer gently until the flavors have melded.
2. Add the minced parsley and chopped mushrooms. Continue simmering briefly.
3. Skim the surface to remove any impurities and strain through a fine sieve before serving.