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S.O.S. (Shit on a Shingle) Recipe

Published: January 1, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Easy Category: Main Course Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 slices toast
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned.
  2. Add butter and melt.
  3. Sprinkle flour over meat and stir to combine.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until flour is golden.
  5. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
  6. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  7. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  9. Serve over toast.
  10. Garnish with green onions.

Special Notes

This classic comfort food is perfect for a hearty breakfast or dinner. The combination of ground beef, flour, and milk creates a rich, creamy gravy that's perfect for sopping up with toast. The key is to cook the flour until it's golden to remove the raw taste. It's a great way to use up leftover ground beef and create a satisfying meal that's easy to make.