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“Goop” Great Depression Dinner

Posted on August 3, 2024 By sg4vo No Comments on “Goop” Great Depression Dinner

Only one pan to clean makes for a happy cook.

"Goop" Great Depression Dinner

We’re all about learning some historical recipes around here. And, the Great Depression was a really interesting time in culinary history. The invention of many more pre-packaged foods, combined with the slump in income and the Dust Bowl years that affected production meant that many families were eating frugal.

This one-pot Great Depression meal (humorously called “goop”) has everything all in one pan and feeds 4 on just 2 servings of ground beef. It’s dishes like these, along with John Marzetti and Hoover stew, that got people through tough times. And, in the process they’ve often become family favorites!

"Goop" Great Depression Dinner

To start making this recipe brown your ground beef then add in chopped mushrooms and onions. The mushrooms really add to the “meaty” flavor and texture without adding in more meat.

"Goop" Great Depression Dinner

Then add in the rest of the ingredients, including chopped celery, green pepper, rice, bullion, and pasta. This recipe calls for orzo, but you can use short vermicelli, macaroni, or even egg noodles if you like.

You can also add other vegetables if you have them, like eggplant, zucchini, or carrots. I could also see adding some canned tomatoes and/or canned chilis here, too. But, the base recipe remains a solid one that you can add to whenever you’re feeling like a change. Cover and let this stew for 35-40 minutes.

"Goop" Great Depression Dinner

This tasty meal that only uses up one pan. And, you can save the rest of that pound of ground beef for another meal, just as they would have done in the 1930s.

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