This poor man’s meal is a hearty, filling and budget-friendly casserole.
The phrase “poor man’s meal” came about during the Great Depression, when many families struggled to put food on the table. While there are many variations of the recipe, all typically feature a combination of potatoes, onions and some type of inexpensive meat. This poor man’s meal recipe, which is baked in the oven rather than made on the stovetop, features a rich and savory sauce made with cream of mushroom soup.
Poor Man’s Meal Ingredients
- Ground beef: This versatile ingredient is the foundation of many hearty and filling recipes using 1 pound of ground beef. You can use either 80/20 or 90/10 lean beef in this recipe.
- Seasoning: This poor man’s dinner with ground beef is seasoned simply with pepper and garlic powder.
- Potatoes: Sliced potatoes make up the bulk of this recipe. The best type of potato to use in this instance is either russet or Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Onion: Either a yellow or white onion is an ideal onion variety to use in this poor man’s meal recipe. Both potatoes and onions are inexpensive produce and are perfect for long-term storage. But to ensure they last, be sure to store potatoes and onions separately.
- Cream of mushroom soup: Cream of mushroom soup lends a rich, savory flavor to the poor man’s dinner. We consider this soup a pantry staple, especially because there are so many delicious recipes with cream of mushroom soup.
- Milk: Combine 2% milk with the soup to make a creamy sauce for the beef and potatoes.
- Fresh parsley: A garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and fresh flavor to the dish.
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