Tasty Tuesdays

One of the frustrating things about living in Indiana is you can see all four seasons in one day. Having lived here for over forty years, I am used to this and normally it doesn't bother me. However, I get frustrated when I plan on grilling for my family and the weather changes last minute and ruins those plans. So there I am with thawed hamburger patties and all the fixings and then I hear the sound of rain on the roof. As I stand in the kitchen and listen to the rain trying not to be too irritated, I remember a favorite childhood meal that my mom used to make. Despite the weather outside, the sun starts shining inside and I grab the ingredients I need.

My dad was always a steak and potatoes man. The problem was my parent's budget was more hot dogs and beans. Since my dad loved meat, my mom came up with a meal that gave him his steak but didn't cost a lot. She called them Hobo Steaks. I can assure you they taste much better than they sound.

You will need:
Tin foil
Hamburger patties (1 pound typcailly makes 4 patties)
1 can of cut carrots
1 can of sliced potatoes
minced onions
Worchester sauce

Instructions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-tear tin foil into about 10 in x 18 in pieces
-place hamburger patty in center of tin foil
-sprinkle minced onions onto pattty
-drain carrots and potatoes and put a handful of each on hamburger patty
-cover patty and vegetables with Worchester sauce
-close tin foil and fold sides making a bit of a square around patty
-poke holes in top with fork
-place on cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes
-when done baking open tin foil (be careful of steam) and drain juice
-serve on a plate and enjoy

My family likes A-1 sauce on their hobo steaks and I usually also serve a salad

Serving size - 4
Cost- about $10 to get all ingredients needed if you don't have at home

photo credit: google images

With fall here one of my families favorite foods is apples and caramel. Below is a tasty dessert to serve with you hobo steaks.

You need:

1 8oz block of cream cheese

1 large jar of marshmallow topping

1 container of already made caramel dip

apples

With an electric mixer, combine cream cheese and marshmallow topping until creamy smooth

add 1 cup of caramel to mix

slice apples and enjoy 

Needless to say that despite the weather my kids loved the hobo steaks and I created another good meal that my kids still eat today. Not only did my moms recipe save the day but it allowed me to share a meal from my childhood and carry on the tradition of the hobo steak. Parents and grandparents are great to look to for yummy recipes. I have found also that not only do the meals taste good but the memories last a lifetime. I hope you have a good week. Please feel free to share your favorite fall meals and memories with me. For more great recipes on a budget check out Budget Bytes.