Bon Appétit SAUCES
RECIPE NAME:  BROWN SAUCE
RECIPE BY: BON APPETIT
SERVING SIZE: 3 cups
PREPARATION TIME: 45 minutes
 INGREDIENTS:
4 1/2 tablespoons butter (6 tablespoons for a thick sauce)
1 small carrot diced
1/2 stalk celery diced
1 small onion diced
1 pinch thyme -
1 - bay leaf -
1/4 teaspoon chervil -
4 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour (6 tablespoons for a thick sauce)
4 1/2 cups hot beef stock -
- - salt, pepper -
 
DIRECTIONS:
  • Preheat the oven to 250F.
  • In a small, heavy ovenproof casserole, melt the butter over high heat.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the diced vegetables and cool, uncovered for 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the spices and cook, uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the flour to the vegetables, mix well with a wooden spoon and place the casserole in the oven.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Cook the mixture until the flour is golden brown.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Add one cup beef stock to the roux and mix in thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
  • Return the casserole to the top of the stove, over low heat.
  • Add the remaining beef stock, one cup at a time, while stirring constantly.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat and season to taste.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Notes - Comments: This sauce will keep for at least one week in the refrigerator.

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