Ground Beef Gravy
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INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth, divided
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Hot mashed potatoes or cooked pasta
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  2. Add 1-1/2 cups beef broth, onion, parsley, basil, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until onion is tender.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth.
  4. Stir into beef mixture.
  5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  6. Serve over mashed potatoes or pasta.
  7. Yield: 3 cups.
  8. To prevent lumps when thickening with cornstarch, don't mix cornstarch with a hot liquid. Combine it with a cold or room temperature liquid and gradually add it to the hot mixture in a skillet or saucepan.