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zwierze miesoie ("critter hash"), mark's

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Recipe by
Megan Stewart
@GSMegan
Middletown, OH

Mark's Polish family recipes, which literally translated is "ground up animal". Their family also referred to it as "Alpo casserole", since the whole idea was to apparently disguise the 'mystery meat'.

yield 6 serving(s)
method Stove Top

Ingredients For zwierze miesoie ("critter hash"), mark's

  • 1 qt
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 lb
    potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1/2
    onion, chopped
  • 2 c
    minced or ground game meat
  • 1 c
    leftover gravy
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    thyme
  • nutmeg to taste
  • garlic powder to taste

How To Make zwierze miesoie ("critter hash"), mark's

  • 1
    In medium saucepan, heat water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling. Add potatoes. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; cover. Simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes. Cool. Peel and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. In large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until potatoes are lightly browned and onion is tender. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
  • 2
    Notes: Just about any meat can be used in this recipie which was frankly as much to disguise the real "mystery meat" as anything else About the name? Literally, it was listed as "ground up animal" I don't know what it should be called, but the alternative family nickname was "Alpo Casserole" after a popular canned dog food of the period
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