Grandpa’s Beef Bologna Gravy Dutch Oven Recipe
This recipe is a classic, savory comfort food, often known as “Newfoundland Steak” or a Depression-era staple. It is perfect for a Dutch oven, allowing the bologna to fry and the gravy to simmer together
2 Lbs. Beef Bologna, chunks (not sliced)
2 -3 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
4 Cups Water
2 Beef Bouillon Cubes
3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
3/4 Cup Water
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/2 tsp. Brown Sauce
Directions:
Take you 10″ Dutch Oven preheat and oil. Cut bologna into 1/4″ cubes and lightly brown. Add 4 cups water and bouillon cubes and bring to a boil. In a small bowl combine cornstarch, water, pepper, and browning sauce. Gradually add this mixture to the Dutch Oven and boil gently for several minutes, stirring constantly. Serve over mashed potatoes, cooked rice, or noodles.
BASIC BROWN STOCK SAUCE
3 c. chicken or meat stock
1 c. soy sauce
1 c. wine, dry sherry
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 star anise
4 whole cloves
1 finger ginger, smashed
Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Cool, then refrigerate. Use as needed. This makes about 2 pints of sauce. COMMENTARY: This is a very useful sauce. A busy cook can simply immerse many different meats, simmer for a given time and achieve a rich, mysterious flavor. Most times, fat meats are used, such as duck, pork, short ribs of beef, chicken wings, beef tripe, pork tripe and belly pork. Simmering time varies from one to two hours———————————–… Browning Sauce is used to add color to gravies, stews, gumbos and casseroles. You can buy some in a bottle at your grocery store. Baron Gravy Browning, SAVOIE’S Flavoring & Browning Sauce, Grace Browning Sauce, and Wegmans Gravy Master Seasoning and Browning Sauce.
Dutch Oven Checklist
___ Dutch Ovens
___ Lid Lifter
___ Lid Rest
___ Dutch Oven Trivets
___ Charcoal Briquets (Kingsford)
___ Lighter Fluid, and matches
___ Charcoal Starter
___ Spoons,fork, knife, can opener, cutting board, hot pads, vegetable peeler, and measuring cups and spoons.
___ Aluminum Foil
___ Cook Book
___ Long Tongs
___ Whisk
___ Gloves
___ Storage Bag
___ Paper Towels
___ Dutch Oven Scraper
___ Spray bottle of vinegar
___ Spray bottle of oil
___ Don’t forget the Food!!!
Grandpa’s Beef Bologna Gravy Dutch Oven Recipe
