Great Depression 'Poor Man’s Meal' (Potatoes, Onions, and Hot Dogs)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3 Potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 4 Hot dogs (sliced into rounds)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the diced potatoes. Fry the potatoes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and turn a light brown color, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion to the skillet and mix with the potatoes.

4. 4

   Continue cooking until the onions turn translucent and the potatoes become crispy and golden brown.

5. 5

   Add the sliced hot dogs.

6. 6

   Continue to sauté until the hot dogs are heated through and the edges are slightly crispy.

7. 7

   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 per serving

• Main Dish
• Budget Recipes
• Potatoes
• American Cuisine
• Quick Dinner
• Comfort Food