Some of these Great Depression-era and other recipes from the 1900's might seem bizarre today, but back in Grandma and Grandpa's day, you did what you had to do! Don't knock 'em 'til you tried 'em.
Cream Chipped Beef as a household meal came out of the Great Depression as well, designed to make a few ingredients go a long way. Before then, it was commonly known as military food, given to the soldiers during WWI and then later in WWII. If you want to try this hearty dish, get the recipe here.
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