Low Carb Keto SOS – (*stuff* on a shingle) (2024)

Posted by Susie T. on January 10, 2015 in Breakfasts, Gluten Free Recipes, Low Carb Keto Recipes | 12 comments

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This is a tale of a family classic Marine Corp SOS—a decidedly high carb meat and cream gravy recipe similar to sausage gravy. Find out where the Fluffys’ encountered SOS and how they morphed and tamed it into a perfectly delicious and well-behaved low carb keto, economical, Fluffy ChixCookmain course, perfect for any meal. Did your family grow up eating SOS?

Dad served in World War II. He was 17 when he joined the Marines, and lied about his age in order to sign up. He was agunnery sergeant during the war and a US Marineuntil the day he went home, at the tender age of 69. For the first year, he was part of the landing forces during Guadalcanal and other lesser known, but equally vicious island assaultsin the Pacific theater.He was wounded and came home on leave to recuperate and to attend Annapolis. Dad was worn out, and had little patience. Hecould not handle what he thought was the “sophom*oric” behavior of fellow cadets. after seeing hard battle and atrocities you can’t even imagine. He did the only thing he could do…he dropped out of Annapolis and asked to return tothe War to join his outfit.

When he returned to his outfit, he landed aboard the newly commissioned light cruisernamed the Astoria III (CL-90, aka the Mighty 90)destined for Hawaii, the Pacific Islands,and Task Force II. He served out the remaining year of the war manningone ofthe “big guns” as a leader oftwo of the 20mm gun crews on the Mighty 90, supporting the carriersof theFast Carrier Task Group, as they prepared to invadethe Pacific Islands and prepared for a Japanese invasion. According to our mama, he also did recon missions scouting gun positions and coordinates along the coast of China and Japan. He came home with a plaque showing the 13 kamikaze kills made by his gun crew. The gun crews on the ship became skilled kamikaze teams. And he came home with demons and nightmares.

Like every other service man and woman who comes home, Dad came home a changed man. No longer the care-free, spoiled, and coddled son of a first generation Irish immigrant, he was a Marine through and through. Ship shape! When I say jump, you don’t ask how high, you just jump! He met and married Mom, and was re-called to the Marines during the Korean Conflict. And he and Mama started their family. As we grew up, we were taught to never wake him from a sound sleep. He was a strong man, a loyal and true father and husband, and a devoted hunter-gatherer and home cook/bbqer. And he came home with an abiding, 40+ year love and fixation withthe infamous Marine CorpsSOS, the stuff they served on the Astoria.

Every week Dad tried to recreate his beloved SOS. And week after week, when Mom, Dad and WaWa (Dad’s mama who lived with us) conducted the “after report,” he’d pronounce that week’s attempt a bust. Of course, it also helped that during those times a pound of burger meat could feed a family of eight (5 children with 2 teen sons and 3 adults). Not too shabby! In retrospect, we suspect it was the lack of lard in the recipe. Of course, it could also be that he was trying to make it for 8 instead of 300, as the original recipe scaled to feed.

He never did succeed with re-creating his Marine Corps SOS. My heart breaks. He did however, produce 4 out of the 5 children who became dedicated SOS haters as a direct result ofthe weekly SOS skirmishes. And he had 1 who took up his torch and carries on with Dad’s SOS Wars of WWII, to this very day.

Did you grow up eating SOS??? And bonus points if you know what SOS stands for!!! Drop us a comment and let us know, mkay?

Here’s the Fluffys’ latest attempt at the Marine Corps inspired SOS. Luckily Mr. Fluffy, whose own father was the youngest sergeant major in Marine Corps history, and also served in the Pacific theater at the same time Daddy served,loves this stuff too, especially when it’s served over Induction friendly Keto Buns (of steel). Now, before you start sending nasti-grams, please know that we are very aware that the Marines would not have used wine during WWII, and certainly wouldn’t have used it on a ship. So we are taking a little artistic license and playing fast and loose with Dad’s SOS. We’re also low carb keto-ing the be-jas-us out of it, too! We think you’ll agree, SOS makes an awesome budget-friendly breakfast, lunch or dinner for the whole fam! (Um, but you might not want to make it every Thursday for 18 years, ok?)

January 10, 2015

bySusie T.

Category Breakfasts Gluten Free Recipes Low Carb Keto Recipes

Creamy beefy goodness meets at the intersection of comfort and warm bellehs. If you love sausage gravy, you will adore SOS!

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Serving Size

1/2 cup - 3/4 cup

Notes

Dad went in search of re-creating the same SOS they were served on the ship during WWII. He never found it, but he never gave up on the dream of making a batch to equal it. The Fluffys have taken up the torch.
Serving Ideas Serve over split Keto Buns with a side of fried eggs. Don't forget the hot cup of Joe.
Nutritional InformationPer 3/4 cup serving (1/4 Recipe): 582 Calories; 51g Fat (80.7% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 4g Effective Carbs
Per 1/2 cup serving (1/6 Recipe): 389 Calories; 34g Fat (80.6% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 3.5g Carbohydrate; 0.33g Dietary Fiber; 3,17g Effective Carbs
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted Kerrygold butter
1/2 white onion, chopped coarsely
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
1/2 carrot, whole (optional)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped or pressed
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
4 fluid ounces Chardonnay–or extra dry vermouth (or more bone broth for an alcohol-free version)
1 cup bone broth –or organic beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon glucomannan powder—or xanthan gum (or your fave low carb thickener)

Instructions

Combine first five ingredients in a large skillet or heavy Dutch oven and cook over medium high heat until beginning to soften (about 4 minutes). Crumble raw ground beef into veggie mixture. Add the next 6 ingredients through freshly chopped Italian parsley and sauté until beef is browned and veggies are tender. Transfer to a bowl and reserve. Discard the carrot. Make sure to get good, brown color, on the beef which equals “mas flavor!” If it sticks a little, no problem—more flavor for the gravy!
Remove veggies and beef and turn heat to high. When pot is super-hot, toss in the dry white wine (any dry wine works, you can sub ½ cup additional bone broth if you don’t want to add the wine). Scrape bottom of pan with a spatula to loosen all the TBB (tasty brown bits), cooking on high the entire time. Let the liquid in the pan reduce by half.
When the bottom of the pan is clean and sauce is reduce by half, return meat and veg to the pan with the beginnings of your gravy. Add 1 cup of bone broth. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Add cream, stir and turn heat to medium. Simmer SOS until cream thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings. If it needs to be thicker, continue to cook until it thickens. You can also add a little low carb thickener of your choice. Serve piping hot. Garnish with fresh, chopped Italian Parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Keto SOS – (stuff on a shingle)

Serves: 4-6 Servings

Amount Per Serving: 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup
Calories		389
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g		52.3%
	Saturated Fat	0
	Trans Fat
Cholesterol		0
Sodium		0
Total Carbohydrate		0
	Dietary Fiber	0
	Sugars
Protein

Vitamin A		Vitamin C
Calcium		Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Low Carb Keto SOS – (stuff on a shingle) (2024)

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Low Carb Keto SOS – (stuff on a shingle)

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