2 c. beets, boiled fresh or drained canned
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. vinegar mixed with 1/4 c. water or beet juice

Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour, stir well, add sugar, salt and liquid gradually. Cook until clear, stir constantly. Add beets, heat thoroughly.