Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Slowly pour in broth while whisking constantly.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use drippings from roasted meat for extra flavor.
- Add a splash of vinegar for brightness if needed.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg