Title: Braune bohnen (green beans in gravy)
 Categories: German, Beans
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    500 g  Cut green beans, sliced on
           -the diagonal (a generous
           -lb)
           Salt
      2 tb Flour
     50 g  Far (3 1/2 Tbsp)
           A bit water
      1    Onion studded with 2 cloves
      1    Bay leaf
           Vinegar to taste
           A bit of sugar
 
  [Literally: Brown Beans]
  
  From grandmother's more thrifty times; rarely encountered today.
  
  In a wide saucepan, melt the fat, and then slowly stir in the flour,
  until you have a dark brown roux.  Add enough water or meat broth to
  obtain a thick gravy. Add salt, the onion with the two cloves, the
  bay leaf, and sugar, and slowly simmer for about 20 minutes.
  Meanwhile cook the green beans in salted water until al dente. Drain
  water. Stir green beans into gravy and let steep for a few minutes
  before serving.
  
  'Dampfnudeln' (yeast dumplings) are often served with this dish.
  
  Serves 4.
  
  From:  D'SCHWAEBISCH' KUCHE' by Aegidius Kolb and Leonhard Lidel,
  Allgaeuer Zeitungsverlag, Kempten. 1976. (Translation/Conversion:
  Karin Brewer) Posted