Veteran's Day

November 11 is set aside in the United States as a day to honor all who have served our country in the Armed Forces.

Looking through recipes to mark the day, it seems that each branch of the service has it's own version of Beef on Toast.  Let's give it a try!

Basic Recipe

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 Tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons bouillon: beef (Navy & Army) or chicken (Marines & Air Force)
1 1/2 cups water (Navy & Marines) or milk (Army & Air Force)
Seasonings as desired: see below

Brown ground beef in a skillet, add onion and cook until soft.  Do not drain the meat.  There should be about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan. Add some vegetable oil if your meat is too lean. Stir in flour and create a roux with the fat and flour.  Make sure all the flour is incorporated or your gravy will be lumpy.  Add water/milk and bouillon.  Stir until thickened into a gravy.  Add seasonings:

For the U.S. Navy, add 
1 tomato, diced
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste
Serve over toast or on Hot Dogs

For the U.S. Army, add 
1 teaspoon finely chopped Garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 1/2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
Serve over white toast or biscuits

For the U.S. Marine Corps, add
Salt & Pepper to taste
Serve over mashed potatoes

For the U.S. Air Force, add
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Serve over toast, biscuits or hash browns