Gypsy Stew -- Midwest 1960s Version

Submitted by David S 2

"This is cheap, quick, not-necessarilly heathy, definitely politically incorrect, classless, even tacky, but really delicious--especially for kids. Actually, this is probably the first and original "hamburger helper." As a child, we always looked forward to Gypsy Stew when camping--be it at national parks or canoe trips on Spoon River. You'll note in the photo the presence of a bit of barley. That is one of many potential additions to the base recipe; I simply added a 1/4 cup water and a tablespoon of "quick" barley. The recipe begs for imagination. Everything I've said about this stuff is spot on, and indeed constitutes "bumkin eats" its best; but, I bet you can't eat it and not like it."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb hamburger
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans campbell's vegetable soup, the ABC stuff
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

directions

1. Crumble hamburger in skillet.
2. Add diced onion and let cook till meat is browned and onion translucent.
3. Drain excess fat if needed.
4. Add two cans Campbell's Vegetable Soup and combine to make stew. DO NOT DILUTE!
5. Add pepper to taste.
6. Serve with bread and butter.