Reason to become a teacher

I sometimes joke that one of the reasons I'm going into teaching is to have access to some of my favorite past lunches.  Top on that list was chicken nuggets (could never figure out where they got them) and hamburger gravy.  Hamburger gravy was one of those that only showed up on the menu once or twice a marking period.  I absolutely loved this.  It would always come with a roll and be served over instant mashed potatoes with either peas or baby carrots.  I have been trying to replicate this recipe for years.  Courtesy of the Tried and True blog, I have finally found an almost exact match.

Hamburger Gravy

I use Better than Bullion beef base, which is what the store that supplies the area schools carries.  If you find that your gravy is too salty just add a little bit of lemon juice.  The acid helps to balance out the salt.