Hey, Slinger!

[Theodore]

A slinger is a Midwestern diner specialty typically consisting of two eggs, hash browns, and a hamburger patty (or any other meat) all covered in chili con carne (with or without beans) and generously topped with cheese (cheddar or American) and onions. The eggs can be any style. Hot sauce is usually served on the side. The slinger is considered to be a St. Louis late-night culinary original. It is described as "a hometown culinary invention: a mishmash of meat, hash-fried potatoes, eggs, and chili, sided with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon, hamburger patties, or an entire T-bone steak.

 

[DdBob]

I'd hit that

 

[dodgechargerfan]

I want one right now.
My wife just fed me oatmeal and expects me to go shopping all day.

 

[Deep Eddy]

When I was a teen (many years ago), there was a diner in STL that called it a "Scrambled Nightmare.". Good times, indeed.

 

[jelloman]

Serious hangover food...

 

[bsman]

There's something similar here in the Bay Area called "Joe's Special". I think that perhaps a breakfasty-hangover-cure egg dish is a universal cultural achievement.

 

[bsman]

PS: I desperately want a slinger! Maybe with walleye on the side....

 

[Chicken Man]

As a Michiganian, posts about "Midwestern food" make me think we're more North country than Midwest. That looks delicious but exotic.

 

[OGG]

As a Michiganian, posts about "Midwestern food" make me think we're more North country than Midwest. That looks delicious but exotic.

I thought it was "Michigander"?

 

[Theodore]

As a Michiganian, posts about "Midwestern food" make me think we're more North country than Midwest. That looks delicious but exotic.

I don't know that it's known outside St. Louis and Chicago.

I'd leave most of MI out of the Midwest.

 

[yabba]

so like a midwestern garbage plate

 

[bsman]

I thought it was "Michigander"?

It's pronounced kuh-ney-dee-uh-n

 

[tiger roach]

What a pigout.

 

[335clone]

There's something similar here in the Bay Area called "Joe's Special". I think that perhaps a breakfasty-hangover-cure egg dish is a universal cultural achievement.

Love original joes. I make that at home.

But it should look like this

chopped spinach not fresh leafy

 

[tiger roach]

Love original joes. I make that at home.

But it should look like this

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chopped spinach not fresh leafy

That looks revolting, but at least there's lots of it!

 

[bsman]

Love original joes. I make that at home.

But it should look like this

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chopped spinach not fresh leafy

I'm a philistine -- I frequently use kale or collard greens. Oh -- and instead of a bit of grated Parmesan, I either mix in shredded cheddar or lay a few slices of Havarti on top.

 

[335clone]

That looks revolting, but at least there's lots of it!

yeah, well it's delicious

 

[Theodore]

Portuguese slinger

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesinha

 

[tompetty]

All pics in this thread look like dinosaur doo doo..

Probably tastes good though.........

 

[gtrjunior]

Portuguese slinger

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesinha

Now you're speaking my language. I grew up eating Portuguese food. There's nothing like it in all its heart attack goodness.