Blue Plate Special

1 lb Lean ground beef -- or ground poultry
1/2 c Chopped onion -- optional
2 c Cold water
1 c Homemade beef gravy mix
Mashed potatoes -- homemade Or boxed

In a large skillet or dutch oven, brown the beef (along with the onions, if using) and break up as finely as possible. Drain off any excess liquid. Remove to a bowl and set aside. In the same skillet, combine the gravy mix and cold water. Stir constan

Serve over mashed potatoes. For a true blue plate special, serve with peas and carrots on the side.

Variation: Substitute one package of Homemade All-Purpose Ground Meat Mix, thawed, for the raw ground beef.

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