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Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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5 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
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2 ½ cups water
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2 teaspoons beef bouillon
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2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and let melt. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting.
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Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until flour has turned golden and begins to smell like toast, about 20 minutes.
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Whisk in water and both bouillons until no lumps remain. Stir in pepper and bring mixture to a boil.
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Cook and stir until thickened to gravy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Recipe Tip
Whisk constantly when making the roux, and make sure the butter does not burn.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
81 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 81 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
Sodium 202mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Protein 1g | 2% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 9mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 31mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.