Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 1/2 cups onions ( coarsely chopped)
salt & pepper
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour ( heaping spoons full)
2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 (12 ounce) cans tomato juice ( V8 is better)
2 cups hot water
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar ( or sugar substitute)
1/2 cup bell peppers ( Chopped)
1/2 cup celery ( chopped)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg ( the secret ingredient)
Directions:
In a deep heavy pot, brown the butter and then brown the meat in browned butter.
Add onion, pepper and celery and cook till they just start to soften. Season with salt & pepper.
Without draining off fat or juices, stir in enough flour to absorb all liquids.
Stir in Tomatoes, hot water and tomato juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly till mixture starts to thicken.
Stir in Nutmeg and continue to cook for about five minutes to insure flour cooks. If you don’t think it is thick enough, add some more flour well mixed in cold water.
Serve hot over toast, biscuits, pancakes or corn bread, even a bagel.
Freeze leftovers in individual serving in sealed sandwich baggies. Reheat in microwave and bust your gut again!
Servings: 15-20
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 55 min.