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HOOVER STEW



Hoover Stew image

Easy on the budget, this dish combines cooked macaroni, stewed tomatoes, hot dogs, and canned corn for a Depression Era recipe known as "Hoover Stew"

Provided by A Coalcracker in the Kitchen

Categories     6 Ingredients or Less     Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) box of elbow macaroni or any mix of pastas that will cook in approximately the same time like shells, rotini, etc.)
2 (16 ounce) cans of stewed tomatoes OR whole tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package of hot dogs
1 (16 ounce) can of corn (a can of beans may also be added for protein)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to the instructions on the box.
  • While it cooks, slice the hot dogs into very thin "coins."
  • Open cans of tomatoes, beans (if using) and corn, but do not drain corn or tomatoes. Beans may be rinsed..
  • Combine the contents of the cans and the hot dog slices in a large pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Break up the tomatoes into small chunks as the mixture heats.
  • Drain the macaroni when it is almost done. Reserve the cooking water to add to the pot, if needed.
  • Add the macaroni to the tomato mixture in the pot, and continue simmering until all of the ingredients are thoroughly heated. Season as desired with salt and pepper. Add any reserved cooking water from the macaroni to keep it from becoming dry. Serve.

Nutrition Facts :

HOOVER'S STEW



Hoover's Stew image

I believe this was named this due to the depression - I don't think President Hoover ate it lol

Provided by dienia b

Categories     Main Dish, Beef, Pasta, North American, Budget-Friendly, Easy/Beginner Cooking, Kid Pleaser, Quick Meals, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Canned Tomatoes, Macaroni

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces dry elbow macaroni (cooked al dente, drained)
1 can (14 ounce) whole kernel corn (drained)
1 can (15 ounce) tomatoes
4 ounces hot dogs (4 hot dogs, 1 ounce each, sliced)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients into medium sized pan. Simmer on low until tomato juice is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 cal

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