Poor mans beef stock

[markem]

Originally Posted by dave

What do you use it for?

Several uses have been mentioned, but a major one has been left out: gravy.

Sometimes you just want a gravy (meatloaf and mashed potatoes!) but the meat doesn't provide the base. Off to the freezer!

I use tapioca flour to thicken mine since I don't have to boil it. Be very careful because, like Xantham Gum, you don't need to use a lot.