Depression Dinner Recipes

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DEPRESSION DINNER

I got this recipe from an elderly neighbor a few years ago and my son frequently requests it! The name, my neighbor said, came from the days of the Great Depression, when stretching everything was a must. It's quick, easy, cheap to make and very good, too! The mashed potatoes are a guess - fix what you need to feed your family!

Provided by Wineaux

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Mix vinegar and sugar. Add onion.
  • Allow the onion to marinate, in the refrigerator, until dinnertime (the longer the better, at our house).
  • Brown the ground beef, adding salt to taste.
  • Make an indentation in individual portions of mashed potatoes.
  • Fill indentations with beef and spoon the marinated onions and sauce over over the meat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 1000.5, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 26.9

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
4 cups mashed potatoes

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