Mary's Cajun Beef & Pork Boulettes with Brown Sauce

water

dark roux *

of a medium onion , grated or finely minced

stalk of celery , finely minced

of a small green bell pepper , finely minced

of a small red bell pepper , finely minced

fresh parsley , finely chopped or 1/2 tablespoon of dried

stalks of green onions , sliced very thin

ground chuck

ground pork

dried basil

large egg

kosher salt , or to taste

freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste

Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Splash of heavy cream , to moisten

small whole cloves of garlic , or 2 to 4 sliced** (see note)

Couple dashes of dried crushed red pepper flakes , and/or Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama )