Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter , divided
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 5 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2.5 cups water
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and let melt. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting.
3. 3 Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until flour has turned golden and begins to smell like toast, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Whisk in water and both bouillons until no lumps remain. Stir in pepper and bring mixture to a boil.
5. 5 Cook and stir until thickened to gravy consistency, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition per serving