Beef Gravy from Drippings

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups juice from roasted beef (supplement with water if necessary)
• 1/4 cup flour
• pepper

Directions:

Skim fat from beef juices. Add enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups if necessary

Stir 1/2 cup water into flour until smooth

Stir into juices in the pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir one minute more. Season with pepper

Source: Better Home and Gardens New Cookbook; 14th ed.