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HAMBURGER GRAVY AND MASHED "POTATOES"

HAMBURGER GRAVY AND MASHED "POTATOES"

1 pound ground beef
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoon onion, chopped
3 ounces mushrooms, minced, about 8 small
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 bags frozen cauliflower, 24 ounces
1/2-1 teaspoon xanthan gum, optional*

Brown the hamburger, celery and onion in a large skillet; drain fat.
Add the minced mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are
tender. Add the broth and cream; bring to a boil. Simmer until
liquid has reduced by half and thickens. Season, to taste.
Meanwhile, cook the cauliflower until very tender, about 8 minutes;
drain well. Mash and add some butter; season to taste. Serve the
meat sauce over the cauliflower or just mix it all together.
* You can thicken the gravy with xanthan gum rather than reduce it
until thick. The end result will be nice and saucy. After stirring
in the broth and cream, bring it to a boil, then sprinkle lightly
with some of the xanthan gum (about 1/2 teaspoon at a time) and
quickly stir in. Repeat until all xanthan is mixed in. Let simmer a
few minutes to thicken. Season and continue with recipe as directed
above.
Makes 5 servings

Per Serving: 321 Calories; 24g Fat; 19g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 4g
Dietary Fiber; 5g Net Carbs

This is a simpler version of my hamburger gravy made with Dottie's
cream of mushroom soup. No need to make the soup separately. This is
one of my favorite comfort food recipes.
VARIATION: I added a dash of Worcestershire sauce and a couple
tablespoons of merlot wine. It tasted like I used Golden Mushroom
soup. I also sliced the mushrooms instead of mincing them. These
additions don't affect the carb count.

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The Area Agency on Aging in Phoenix provides services for seniors (60 years and older), adults (18-59 years) with disabilities and long-term care needs, persons of any age who are HIV positive, and family caregivers. Torres accepted the award at the Area Agency on Aging’s 24 th annual award Neighborhood Ambassador Workshop Teaches Homeowners How to Avoid Contracting Scams

ROC Offers Free Program in Sierra Vista October 18

Fall and winter are the busiest seasons in Arizona for home-improvement scams by out-of-state criminal transient contractors. Keeping this in mind, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging and the South Eastern Arizona Governments Organization is offering a free Neighborhood Ambassador workshop in Sierra Vista to educate homeowners about the pitfalls of using unlicensed contractors and how to avoid home repair scams. The workshop is Tuesday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Sierra Vista Police Department, 911 N. Coronado Drive.
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Home improvement scams on the way as cooler season approaches

ROC urges Arizonans to do their homework before hiring a contractor

[PHOENIX ARIZONA] –The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is alerting homeowners to the arrival of the most prevalent home improvement and repair scam season. The ROC warns residents that the mild fall and winter weather in central and southern Arizona is a magnet for out-of-state criminal transient contractors offering ‘good deals’ on jobs such as roofing, driveway sealing, painting and various remodeling services.

“Unsuspecting homeowners, particularly seniors, often are approached door-to-door by scam artists looking to make a quick profit as they work their way through neighborhoods,” says ROC Director Israel G. Torres. “These so-called contractors are usually very friendly, gain trust easily, and claim that they were just in the neighborhood and have a great price on left-over materials. Many times they will ask for full or cash payment before completing the work, which is usually a sign that something is not right.”

Anyone who performs residential or commercial construction, remodeling or repair work must have a contractor license if the job costs $750 or more in materials, labor and other costs or if a building permit is required. Consumers should check with the ROC to make sure the person they hire is properly licensed.