Glorified Gravy

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packets beef gravy
• 2 cups cold water
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon season salt
• cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 brown the ground chuck. add the onion, mushroom, garlic salt, cumin and thyme. continue to cook until onions just start to look clear.
• 2 drain some of the grease (for a healthier version, drain it all. for the tastier version, leave a little).
• 3 whisk together the 2 cups of cold water with the 2 gravy packets until smooth.
• 4 add the water and gravy to the meat mixture. bring to a boil. reduce the heat and allow to simmer until the gravy thickens to desired consistency, stirring frequently.
• 5 season with the season salt to taste.
• 6 serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. top with cheese, if desired.
• 7 tip: add mixed veggies for a more complete meal!