U. S. Navy Minced Beef Gravy On Toast Recipe

Name: U. S. Navy Minced Beef Gravy On Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped; cooking oil, if needed; salt and pepper; 5 tablespoons flour, approximate; 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, diced; 5 1/2 ounces tomato juice; 2 cups hot water, approximate; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon sugar, to taste

Servings: persons

1
Crumble the ground beef into a skillet and brown with the onions.
2
If beef is very lean, add a tablespoon or two of cooking oil.
3
Salt and pepper to taste.
4
Add flour, one tablespoon at a time, stirring and cooking each spoonful, before adding the next.
5
The flour must be cooked to preclude a starchy taste through out.
6
Add enough flour to absorb most of the oil.
7
Stir in the tomatoes and the tomato juice, followed by the water.
8
Allow to simmer on low heat to thicken.
9
Adjust consistency as necessary.
10
Add nutmeg and sugar and adjust to taste.

530

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 2 medium onions, chopped, cooking oil, if needed, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, U. S. Navy Minced Beef Gravy On Toast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

U. S. Navy Minced Beef Gravy On Toast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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