SOS mix is completely fat-free, unlike its Magic Mix counterpart. While we love the richness of Magic Mix—and especially love it for desserts, those extra calories aren’t usually needed. And it may be best to save the oil for other meals. SOS Mix is a great choice for entrees that already have a little fat in them, like au gratin potatoes, and any time we want to reduce calories. And for those who need it, SOS mix is gluten-free.
By way of reminder, here is the SOS Mix recipe:
Combine all ingredients in a plastic container or zippered bag. This recipe substitutes for the equivalent of 9 cans of cream soup. Figuring $1.16 for milk from the Home Storage Center, 40 cents for the cornstarch, 93 cents for the chicken bouillon (which would be substantially less if you made your own), and even if we call it 50 cents for the rest of the ingredients, that's a total of $2.99 for the equivalent of 9 cans of cream soup. Quite the savings! And it's healthier and doesn't take up as much space in the cabinet.
With the potato harvest behind us, we’ve now got about 80 pounds of potatoes to work through. I’m still processing tomatoes; work on preserving potatoes will have to wait another week. However, fresh eating is always best. And over the past couple of weeks we’ve been able to try out a few new potato recipes that also use SOS Mix.
Brown beef in a large skillet. Add shredded potatoes, using the hamburger grease, or adding other oil if necessary, and cook until the potatoes are done.
While the potatoes are cooking, in a small saucepan over medium heat whisk together SOS Mix and water. When the mixture starts to bubble, reduce heat to low and continue stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens a little more.
Transfer the hamburger and potatoes to a greased 9x13 pan. Pour the sauce over the hamburger and potatoes, spreading evenly, and then top with shredded cheese. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.
Family reviews: Aaron, Becky, and I all agreed this would be a super kid-friendly meal. It was ok. It wasn’t a favorite of mine and doesn’t make the list of something I would want to make again. Not that it was bad, I guess it’s just a little blah to me. Aaron said it was definitely a “stick to your ribs” dish and not a repeat for him, either. However, he and Becky kept eating it. And he wanted it in his lunch the next day. And the next! So was it really “not a repeat”? I’m not sure about that.
1 pound ground beef
2 1/2 cups water
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, brown the hamburger and drain off the fat. Whisk together the water and SOS mix until no lumps remain, and then pour it over the hamburger. Add the potatoes and mixed vegetables. Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Uncover, stir, and cook until excess liquid has evaporated. Yield: 5 servings.
Family reviews: We liked it, didn’t love it. But I don’t really like peas. It offers a change of pace and uses potatoes. Aaron wanted the leftovers for lunch the next day.
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