Basic Gravy

By tuqui13

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 water
• 1 teaspoon instant beef or chicken bouillon granules
• 3/4 cup hot water or 3/4 cup meat or poultry drippings plus hot water
• salt to taste

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour and water in a 2-cup glass measuring cup to make a smooth mixture.

Dissolve beef granules in hot water. Add gradually to flour-water mixture, stirring until smooth. Cook uncovered in microwave oven 2 to 2½ minutes at High, or until thickened; stir every 30 seconds for the first minute.

Remove from oven; stir in salt.