Dad's Beef and Gravy

Popie doing "bumble bee" with Jenna - 1 year old

I think this dish probably came from my grandmother, Nonnie. She was a frugal woman and found inventive ways to cook food tastefully and cheaply! Dad loved this dish and more recently I have introduced it to Dave who finds it "rib-sticking" and tasty in the winter.

Dad's Beef and gravy:

1 lb lean beef (I get 93% lean)

1 onion chopped

4 cups beef broth (either bouillon cubes or beef paste)

olive oil

1/4 cup flour

1 cup water

salt and pepper to taste

Popie tickling Liz and messing up a family photo! 

In a frying pan (deep), add olive oil and chopped onion and beef. Cook until meat is cooked but don't let the onions burn. Once thoroughly cooked add the 4 cups of beef broth (or 4 cups of water along with beef paste or 4 bouillon cubes) Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Mix the flour and the water in a container with lid - shake until milky white then pour into the boiling meat mixture. Stir constantly for about a minute and then turn off stove. Taste for salt and pepper, add if needed.

Served over hot mashed potatoes. was dad's favorite and mine too. My husband Dave, on the other hand, prefers it served over baked potatoes. (Wash, poke with knife and then cook in microwave for 4 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 4 minutes. Roll with a dish towel after removing from microwave. Slice down the middle and open and pour the mixture on top.) I suppose you could even serve this over pasta or rice. But whichever way is your favorite, this is a great QUICK meal that is done is about 15 minutes.

PS I have even put frozen peas and carrots bag or peas and onions bag into the mixture as I make the gravy. Be creative and add something you like!