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RECIPES FROM THE RETRO HOUSEWIFE

SAUCES

GRAVY, Swedish

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 tbsp. butter (or fat)
• 1 cup cream
• ½ cup flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups stock (use beef cubes)

Preparation Instructions

Make gravy in same frying pan used for frying meat balls. Melt fat, add flour and heat and stir to a golden brown paste. Add stock gradually, stirring to avoid lumps. Add cream and seasoning and simmer 4 to 5 minutes. Then pour over meat balls and cook on low heat 40 to 60 minutes. Neither overcooking nor reheating will harm them. Serves 6.

Contributed by Miss A. M. Johnson, 1950

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