Slinger (dish)

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Slinger
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Slinger
Alternative names American Midwest
CourseMain course
Place of origin United States
Associated cuisine United States
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsTwo 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

A slinger is an American Midwest diner specialty typically consisting of two eggs, hash browns, and a ground beef (or other type of meat) patty, all covered in chili con carne (with or without beans) and generously topped with cheese (cheddar or American) and onions. [1] 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" of a mishmash of meat, hash-fried potatoes, eggs, and chili, sided with a choice of ham, sausage, bacon, hamburger patties, or an entire T-bone steak. [2]

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Variations

There are numerous variations of the basic slinger:

See also

References

  1. Palumbo, Danny (July 15, 2019). "The St. Louis Slinger Is a Hot Mess". The Takeout. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  2. "Cheap Eats - - Calendar - St. Louis - Riverfront Times". Archived from the original on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2007-10-04.
  3. "The Legendary Slinger and Dick Burger at Diner Grill". Eater.com. 2013-07-17. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  4. "Chicago's Best Late Night: Diner Grill". YouTube . 13 August 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 7 April 2015.