Tomato Gravy

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup fresh tomato, diced and undrained

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, melt the shortening and add the flour, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat till smooth. gradually whisk in the broth and cook for about two minutes stirring constantly. add the tomatoes and cook for about five minutes to desired consistency. you may need to add a bit more broth to thin if you don't want it too thick.