Cannot seem to thicken mushroom gravy (chicken, ginger, onions, cream cheese)

[NJ Brazen_3133]

I cannot seem to thicken my mushroom gravy.

I use just mushrooms, a little red wine, then I add in butter and milk. I have added cornstarch, still does not work.

What do I need to add, or do I need to take something out. I will also add a little tomatoes, garlic, onions. Should I add more butter? Or am I not heating right temp enough.

[TerraDown]

Put the butter and mushrooms in in the pan, and heat through. When the mushrooms begin to sweat, gingerly place a bit of flour in the bottom of pan, and stir well. Keep stirring, it should absorb the liquid from the mushrooms and the butter. Then slowly add some of the milk, while you keep stirring. This will thicken your sauce.

[Brian_M]

Same as TerraDown, I start with butter and mushrooms (thyme, onions, etc... as desired), when the mushrooms have sweated down a little but before the liquid has cooked off, I add flour and stir it in for a minute or a little more. It's a gloopy clump at that point. I use chicken stock most of the time for liquid, add a little at a time and mix ~ repeat till you have a consistency that's slightly loose, boil/simmer till it comes back to what you want.

[NJ Brazen_3133]

thanks guys or gals, I will try

[gentlearts]

I’ll just add that the liquid should be cold when you stir it in, so it gets integrated with the flour before you simmer it.

[TampaKaren]

The ratio of liquid to cornstarch is important. Typically, one tablespoon cornstarch (or flour) for each cup of liquid. Mix well and cook until thickened to your preference.

[eureka1]

It won't thicken without flour or cornstarch.

[NJ Brazen_3133]

Originally Posted by eureka1

It won't thicken without flour or cornstarch.

As I stated, I have added cornstarch. I have even tried mixing cornstarch in water first before pouring into pan.

[historyfan]

Just whisk in a tablespoon of sour cream or cream cheese depending on what you are serving with the gravy.

[Debsi]

Originally Posted by NJ Brazen_3133

As I stated, I have added cornstarch. I have even tried mixing cornstarch in water first before pouring into pan.

Your ratio of corn starch to total liquid is off.