Blue Plate Special

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Blue Plate Special

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Homemade Convenience Mixes Main Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound lean ground beef -- or ground poultry
1/2 cup chopped onion -- optional
2 cups cold water
1 cup homemade beef gravy mix
mashed potatoes -- homemade or boxed

Note: This recipe is not from the _Make-a-Mix_ book. It is my own recipe
using the ideas and mixes from the book. Blue Plate Special is one of my f
amilies very favorite quick & homey dinners.

In a large skillet or dutch oven, brown the beef (along with the onions, if
using) and break up as finely as possible. Drain off any excess liquid.
Remove to a bowl and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the gravy mix
and cold water. Stir constantly over medium heat until smooth and slightl
y thickened. Return the meat to the skillet along with the gravy; reduce h
eat and cook for a few minutes until everything is warmed through.

Serve over mashed potatoes. For a true blue plate special, serve with peas
and carrots on the side.

Variation: Substitute one package of Homemade All-Purpose Ground Meat Mix,=
thawed, for the raw ground beef.


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