tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post3540546492516707208..comments2023-10-19T13:54:12.979+02:00Comments on Life Lessons of a Military Wife (overseas in Europe!): Never Again Lumpy Gravy****Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife****http://www.blogger.com/profile/14858503892858989499noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post-12510539903444381422008-08-21T07:32:00.000+02:002008-08-21T07:32:00.000+02:00Speaking of Shepherd's Pie, I have a recipe from K...Speaking of Shepherd's Pie, I have a recipe from Kraft that uses ground beef, frozen mixed veggies (I don't thaw them like the recipe says), a gravy packet (yes, I cheat when I make this dish) and mashed potatoes with cream cheese, garlic and some shredded cheese...the kids and DH love this stuff, plus it can be made quickly and without a kitchen mess...<BR/><BR/>http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/CookingSchool/StepByStepRecipes/DinnerRecipes/EasyShepherdsPie.htm****Veteran Military Wife at Life Lessons of a Military Wife****https://www.blogger.com/profile/14858503892858989499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163679024619392733.post-3086087249454711672008-08-20T16:08:00.000+02:002008-08-20T16:08:00.000+02:00I always use cornstarch, and the same basic method...I always use cornstarch, and the same basic method you mentioned. My mom taught me that.<BR/><BR/>I make one dish we call "meat and mash" with gravy. I cook up a pound of ground beef (86% lean is best because of the fat for flavoring, but I usually use the 96% lean to reduce the fat and add more seasoning). After the meat is cooked, I add a cup of water (or so, not an exact thing), add some Kitchen Bouquet (or Gravy Master), seasonings (season salt, italian seasoning, garlic powder or salt, or a rosemary herb mix) and then I use my whisk and slowly add my water/starch mix (while this is on medium heat). Because you're making the gravy right in the pan with all the meat still there, it's very tasty. The "mash" part comes when you serve it over mashed potatoes. Sometimes I serve corn with it and it's a sort of Shepherd's Pie (without the baking!)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956372504248127591noreply@blogger.com