Sauce Espagnole - Spanish Sauce

Directions

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. When pan is warm add butter and oil and heat until butter is melted.
• Clean and roughly chop onion, celery, carrot, bell peppers and parsley and add them to pan with the bay leaf. Cook until nicely browned.
• Mix the flour and seasonings together and add to pan. Cook, stirring constantly. This will cook the flour and develop wonderful flavor.
• Allow the flour to develop a light tan color. About a minute or two.
• Whisk in the stock and until everything is well incorporated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Allow to cook about five minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
• Strain and serve or refrigerate and reheat when needed, whisking until smooth.