The Infamous Hoover Stew

Ingredients

• 16 oz macaroni (dried noodles, cooked until al dente)
• 14 oz kielbasa sausage (sliced thin; traditionally hot dogs)
• 1 yellow onion (small, diced)
• 2 can canned beans (approximately 15 oz each)
• 2 can stewed tomatoes (approximately 14.5 oz each)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni noodles until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Slice the kielbasa sausage into thin rounds.

3. 3

   In a Dutch oven over medium heat (or over a fire), add the sliced kielbasa and one small diced yellow onion.

4. 4

   Cook the meat and onion together until the sausage is lightly browned and the onions are softened.

5. 5

   Add two cans of canned beans and two cans of stewed tomatoes to the Dutch oven.

6. 6

   Stir in the cooked macaroni noodles.

7. 7

   Simmer the mixture together for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

The original recipe from the 1930s typically used sliced hot dogs instead of kielbasa. This is a very versatile dish intended to be made with whatever pantry staples are available.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• stew
• budget-friendly
• historical
• one-pot
• comfort food
• dutch oven