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looking for a school elementary cafeteria ground beef n gravy with mashed potatoes recipe

Last post 11-02-2009 8:51 AM by Allspice_Mo. 15 replies.
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  • 09-02-2009 1:45 AM

    looking for a school elementary cafeteria ground beef n gravy with mashed potatoes recipe

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    Hi everybody, I used to work in an elementary school and they made the best ground beef n gravy with mashed potatoes. The ground beef was was tender and it had a light gravy, not thick but it was soooo good. It wasn't a thick white gravy, kind of clear and they served it over mashed potatoes. Anybody have an idea on how to make it, I would appreciate it sooo greatly. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  • 09-02-2009 11:56 AM In reply to

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     Hi oohmamma!

    I just googled "school cafeteria recipes" and a bunch of sites came up!  Maybe you can find your recipe in one of those.  Good Luck!

    Patti

  • 09-11-2009 9:13 AM In reply to

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    I have been searching for years for this recipe and for the chicken and gravy over mashed pototoes recipe as well.  Were you able to locate the beef n gravy recipe?  I have tried a few times to make it but it is just not the same.   

  • 09-11-2009 9:51 AM In reply to

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    I found and ordered a book from 1955 called '"School Lunch Menu Magic". It was used in school cafeteria's and even has pages designed to be pulled out.  If I locate the recipe you want in the book I will post it.  I can hardly wait for the book to get here. 

  • 09-15-2009 3:00 PM In reply to

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     Ione

    I forgot about the chicken and gravy over taters.  If you get that recipe in your book, I would love for you to post it.  That was one of my favorites!  Don't know how they cooked the chicken, but I loved it.

    patti

  • 09-16-2009 1:01 PM In reply to

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    IoneKatz thanks so much, that's awfully sweet of you, hope you get your book soon, enjoy it.

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  • 09-21-2009 1:26 PM In reply to

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    If it doesn't look like a white gravy then it wasn't made with four so I'm thinking the clear gravy was made with cornstarch. How about frying your hamburger with seasonings, onions & add some water or a cup of beef bouillon and then thicken with cornstarch. Mix some cornstarch with cold water and thicken your meat mixture.

  • 09-22-2009 12:43 AM In reply to

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    Thanks so much, I will try this glady, thanks!!!! Great tips

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  • 09-23-2009 11:41 AM In reply to

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    Hi all,   I remember reading somewhere that the schools were given chicken in cans and they used that for their creamy chicken recipes.....It seems when I was in school everything was prepared by the wonderful cooks right from scratch.   I would be in study hall and I could smell the aroma of freshly baked cakes with 7 minute frosting and cookies too.   and a macaroni creole that was just mac and ground beef and a tomato sauce...so good....wish we could get those recipes too.    Shirley

  • 09-23-2009 9:32 PM In reply to

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    Bump to review at a later time. Time  

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  • 10-01-2009 2:58 PM In reply to

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    I wonder if a recipe for a juicy burger type sandwich would be in your book-I graduated in 1955 and they served a sandwich called School Boy Sandwich.  It just tasted different that any of the Juicy burger or sloppy joes that I have tasted since.  I would just love to find that recipe so I can make them.  Thanks to anyone who might have it.  Also would you share where you ordered your book from.  I would love to order one.  Thanks, Anna

  • 10-12-2009 9:08 AM In reply to

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    Could you tell me where to order this book??  I would love to order it.  That is the year I graduated from Hi  School and the lunch room served lots of good food.  I am especially looking for one called School Boy sandwiches.  Thanks so much--Anna

  • 10-31-2009 6:00 PM In reply to

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    Hamburger Gravy Recipe #15808

    This is my grandmothers recipe, she was a cook in the local high school, and we used to get served this, it is simple and delicious!
    by ThatJodiGirl

    40 min | 15 min prep

    SERVES 8

    1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef.
    2. Drain well.
    3. Add soup, onions and salt& pepper to taste, beef bouillon, add 1 1/2-1 3/4 can of water (using the soup can) to the mixture.
    4. Stir in slowly.
    5. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
    6. Thicken gravy with the flour to the consistency you prefer.
    7. Simmer 5 minutes more.
    8. Serve over mashed potatoes.
     

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    http://www.recipezaar.com/Hamburger-Gravy-15808

  • 10-31-2009 6:09 PM In reply to

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    School Boy Sandwiches Recipe #81087

    I clipped this recipe from our local newspaper. It's easy to make and has a very good flavor.
    by Chris from Kansas

    1¼ hours | 5 min prep

    SERVES 4 -6

    1. Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until meat is browned.
    2. Add chili powder or cumin.
    3. Add enough water to just cover meat.
    4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
    5. Season to taste with salt.
    6. Stir in bread crumbs, a little at a time, until a serving consistency is reached.
    7. (Mixture should just begin to hold together, but still be fairly soupy.) Serve meat on buns.
     

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    http://www.recipezaar.com/School-Boy-Sandwiches-81087

  • 11-01-2009 8:49 PM In reply to

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    Oh Yummy, thanks for the recipe, that's sweet of you to share! Thanks so much!!!!

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