Mamo Minnie's Mushroom Gravy for Steak

For Mike's family birthday dinner today, he wanted steak with Mushroom Gravy, baked potatoes, asparagus, and salad. He usually requests this meal for his birthday! The Mushroom Gravy is one I grew up with every since I can remember anything at all. I can still see my little German grandma standing at the white stove in the Truxton house kitchen stirring this in a braising pan. That low heavy pan with the black speckles on it.

The Ingredients:

1/2 stick butter

2-3 small cans mushroom slices or stems and pieces, drained, reserve liquid

1 can exaporated milk

1 16 oz. carton sour cream

1-2 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 Tbsp. cold water

1-2 tsp. beef base

salt and pepper to taste

any drained juices from the broiled or bbq'd steaks after they have rested

In saute pan, melt butter/margarine and add mushrooms and just brown slightly over medium heat, stirring every once in a while. Add evaporated milk, sour cream, mushroom liquid and bring to a low, small simmer over low heat so you don't scorch it. Mix cornstarch and water together until smooth. Gradually stir into hot liquid until blended. Stir constantly bringing to a low boil for 1 minute, or until thickened. Season with beef base and salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with steak and baked potato. Yum!