Ground Beef Gravy
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
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth.
- Stir into beef mixture.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or pasta.
- Yield: 3 cups.
- 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.