Ingredients
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp pan drippings from meat loaf or roasted beef
1 ½ cups water
½ cup milk
1 pouch dry onion soup mix
Directions
In 2-qt saucepan, stir flour into drippings until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until mixture begins to bubble, stirring constantly
Gradually stir in water, milk and soup mix. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes about 2 ¼ cups.
Variation: In 2-qt saucepan, heat 1 soup mix pouch and 1 ½ cups water to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 8 min. In cup, combine 2 tbsp flour and ½ cup water. Gradually stir into onion mixture; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring often.