Great Depression 'Poor Man’s Meal' (Potatoes, Onions, and Hot Dogs)
Translated from Chinese, the language of the video.
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This simple and satisfying dish was a staple during the Great Depression, using only cheap and shelf-stable ingredients like potatoes, onions, and hot dogs. It is both delicious and affordable, a classic comfort food.
- Time
- 30 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- American
Ingredients
Steps
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the diced potatoes. Fry the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and turn a light brown color, about 10 minutes.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and mix with the potatoes.
Continue cooking until the onions turn translucent and the potatoes become crispy and golden brown.
Add the sliced hot dogs.
Continue to sauté until the hot dogs are heated through and the edges are slightly crispy.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve while hot.
Notes
This is one of the 10 recipes featured in the video. If you don't have hot dogs on hand, any inexpensive pre-cooked sausage can be used as a substitute. For extra flavor, you can add a bit of ketchup at the end.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 341
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Where the calories come from
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