Gravy Train Potato Topper Recipes

GRAVY TRAIN POTATO TOPPER

Steps:

• brown meat and drain very well.
• add onion and saute until tender.
• add 1 c of the water and bouillon to pan and simmer with beef and onion over low heat.
• in a small bowl mix 1/2 c water and cornstarch pour into beef to thicken.
• season to taste.
• top your potato and enjoy.

GROUND BEEF GRAVY

Steps:

• 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 cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with mashed potatoes or pasta.

SMASHED POTATOES WITH ROASTED-GARLIC GRAVY

Steps:

• Roast garlic and make stock:
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Separate 6 cloves from garlic (do not peel), drizzle with a little olive oil, and double-wrap tightly in foil. Roast until garlic is very soft, about 45 minutes.
• While garlic roasts, heat oil (2 tablespoons) in a 4-to 5-quart heavy pot over medium heat until it shimmers, then cook vegetables, remaining garlic cloves (separated but not peeled), bay leaf, and peppercorns, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in wine and boil until most has evaporated. Add soy sauce and water and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
• Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup. If you have more than 4 cups, boil to reduce; if less, add water.
• Boil potatoes:
• Unless they are very small, cut potatoes (peeled if desired) into 2-inch pieces. Generously cover with cold water in a 5-quart saucepan and add 2 teaspoons salt. Simmer, uncovered, until just tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Reserve 1/3 cup cooking liquid and stir butter and oil into it. Drain potatoes, then return to pan along with reserved liquid and coarsely mash. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm, covered.
• Make Gravy while potatoes cook:
• Mash roasted garlic to a purée.
• Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic purée and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Slowly add stock, whisking, then simmer 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

MASHED POTATO & GRAVY - BAREFOOT CONTESSA - INA GARTEN

Steps:

• For Mashed Potatoes:.
• Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until very tender.
• Meanwhile, heat the butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan.
• Drain the potatoes.
• While still hot, place the potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
• With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the hot half-and-half mixture, the sour cream, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
• Mix until the potatoes are mashed but not completely smooth.
• Serve hot with gravy on the side.
• For Gravy:.
• In a large (10- to 12-inch) sauté pan, cook the butter and onions on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned.
• Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well cooked.
• Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper.
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the hot chicken stock and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
• Add the cream, if desired, and serve.