This simple recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Ground Beef Gravy
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

1 pound ground beef

14.5-ounce can beef broth, divided

1 small onion, chopped

2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Hot mashed potatoes or cooked pasta

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 to 10 minutes or until onion is tender.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over mashed potatoes or pasta.

Makes 3 cups.

Note: To prevent lumps when thickening with cornstarch, don't mix cornstarch with a hot liquid. Combine it with a cold or room temperature liquid and gradually add it to the hot mixture in a skillet or saucepan.

Nutritional information per serving (1/2 cup) equals 145 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 545 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein

Recipe from: Taste of Home; www.tasteofhome.com