Lisa'S Easy Mushroom Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

sliced fresh mushrooms (1 large container)
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup beef drippings (or less)
1 (12 ounce) jar beef gravy (Heinz HomeStyle Savory Beef)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef consomme
6 ounces beef broth (Chicken works fine too)
2 teaspoons garlic and herb seasoning (Salt Free)
2 tablespoons dried parsley
black pepper (to taste)
cornstarch (approx 2 TB) (optional)
2 ounces beef broth (Chicken works fine too) (optional)

Preparation

Saute mushrooms in Olive Oil &/or Butter until tender & slightly browned.
Transfer mushrooms to sauce pan.
Add remaining ingredients \"except\" for Corn Starch & additional Broth.
Bring to soft boil for approx 5 minutes.
Depending on preference & use of gravy; thicken with Corn Starch blended with Broth until smooth. (It's easiest to shake together in a small jar with lid).
Add to gravy.
Bring to soft boil & serve.
TIP: to keep gravy hot for serving, keep in thermos & when needed, transfer to gravy boat.