Beef or Turkey Gravy

Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           butter or margarine
     1/4  cup           flour
   2      cups          beef broth -- * see note
     1/4  teaspoon      salt -- or to taste
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper -- or to taste

Melt butter in a saucepan then add flour.  Blend together until no lumps 
are visible.  Add salt and pepper.  Cook and stir over medium heat for 
5-10 minutes or until mixture starts to brown.  Turn heat to low and 
slowly add broth, stirring constantly.  Turn heat back up to medium and 
continue cooking and stirring until gravy boils and thickens.  Adjust 
seasonings to taste.


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NOTES : *If making turkey gravy, substitute turkey or chicken broth.