Hamburger and Potato Casserole. Depression Era Meal that Filled You Up and Kept You Going.

Welcome back to the Little Country Kitchen tonight. This is a Comforting and Cheap meal that my family has made for now over 4 generations. Its easy, very filling and economical. A meal that will make memories and reminds you of home. You all know, back when times may have been hard, but we never went hungry.
Ingredients below :
1 LB. Hamburger
6 Medium Russet Potatoes
1 Stalk of Celery Diced
1 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
1 Cup Frozen or Canned Green Peas
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
5 to 6 ounces of Canned Mushrooms, Can use Fresh too
1 Tsp. Dry Minced Garlic
1 Tsp. Dry Thyme Leaves
1 Tsp. Dry Parsley Flakes
1 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Soup Can of Milk

[@marthahoward2359]

Be Thankful for what we got. GOD has been good to me and my family.

[@delynnstanford1288]

I appreciate you doing videos on the old ways. People today don’t know what it is like to cook poor. In this day and time they better learn. A full belly helps you sleep better at night.

[@mariaverrillo9170]

Great meal 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦mr tom

[@Joh2n]

And again, a meal fit for a king. God bless

[@hyhopes9276]

I’ve been cooking like that my entire life, (62) now. We never had much money growing up, and still don’t. We raised 4 children on dishes like you been showing. I had to laugh at the hotdog buns. I famous for my bun garlic toast. God Bless you and the Kitty Crew this Thanksgiving 🙏🏼

[@stanleylatty2605]

@Hy Hopes, Hello my wife is the same! As there are just us two now that the boys are all grown and have their homes! We always have left with hamburger and hot dog buns, so she uses both to make our garlic bread toast! Mighty tasty! Have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! Stanley and Donna in the NE GA moubtains

[@stanleylatty2605]

Mr. Tom, Hello to yoy and the Kitty Krew and Stella! This recipe looks delicious will be trying this one! Wishing all of you a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! We are having a cold snap this week, been low 30's at night barely reaching 60 during the day! Tonight until the end of the week will be mid to high 20's for lows and mid 50's during the day! 5pm and 56 degrees as we are watching this! Yall stay warm! Stanley and Donna

[@penelopepittstopP]

Hot dog bun garlic toast is all my mom ever made. I carried on the tradition and it's still the best garlic bread with spaghetti. My husband still favors it above any other.

[@stormyjade2907]

MAkes me want to make Sheppard pie

[@southernboyprepper3252]

Every ingredient makes that dish look so delicious. I will have to get Kelly to make this. Maybe I can get her to do a video. I am hungry now. Stay safe my friend and God bless.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Hey There Regan, it is very good and so tasty. I wish You, Kelly and the Family a very Happy Thanksgiving. God Bless You all.

[@janeself9827]

Great video! God bless

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Thank you! You too!

[@mawmawshomesteadpreparedness]

Sounds good.

[@stormyjade2907]

I remember this one!!!

[@lindaritter1343]

I so wish I could walk in to that kitchen and grab a bowl of that gorgeous food .

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Maybe one day!

[@lindaritter1343]

@@DeepSouthBama56 put it in the freezer for me mr tom just been told I have got covid this is never going to end hugs from england 🇬🇧

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I wish we had neighbors like you. People need to slow down and enjoy the simple things. OMG the hotdog bun garlic toast is awesome. Learn something new every day!! Thanks for sharing.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

I love it!

[@sandrataylor2323]

I was raised on leftovers. Nothing went to waste in our house. Even leftover homemade biscuits...Mom would make bread pudding with them. Left over leftovers went into a pot of soup.

[@scottdunn2178]

That's some stick to your ribs cold winter day comfort food right there. Hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving, Tom 🙏❤😽

[@jimdeesiders]

When are you taking us on your Wal-Mart haul? Enjoy all your shows. Keep them coming. Prayers

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Not sure yet

[@karahamil3657]

@@DeepSouthBama56 I’d stay out of Walmart for awhile … I only do pick up the numbers of cases are crazy and no one in Walmart wears a mask . Stay safe !

[@LittleOcasioHomestead]

Mr. Tom I smell food😋😂😂

[@melodytenisch6232]

😁😁😁👍

[@drivesecure2476]

Hey Mr Tom looks like you got another winner here my Mom use to make something like this she used Cream of Celery soup and mixed green beans with it and my Dad would make Home Made Bread Wow you talk about a good Dinner Stay Safe Take Care !!!

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Sounds great!

[@pamt3915]

Thank you Mr. Tom! I never ate this. These meals are so important because they’re filling & inexpensive.

[@jakubatube]

God Bless you and yours mr. Tom. 😎👍 Looks good…

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Thanks 👍

[@Volaris27]

Boy, I wasnt hungry before this video but I'm sure starvin' now hun,, see what you did? Now I gotta make this and I missing peas, I gotta run to the store... man o' man..... xox0

[@lynneormond2223]

Enjoy your supper Mr tom

[@chriscourson2824]

Happy Turkey day, old man! We love you, and the Kitty Crew!

[@bethwillard7795]

Blessings always 👏💯☝🏼🙏🙏🙏🦃❤️🥰🍽🤩

[@grannygrump7425]

Mr Tom this close to what my momma made. Thanks for all the memories. My dad wouldn't eat mushrooms so whatever my momma made couldn't have mushrooms but everything else was there. Again thank you for all the memories

[@kathleenwilson2199]

Hi mister tom glad to see you again I hope you and kittens are doing great ,I hope you in joy your dinner

[@dawnpratt8592]

Smells good! And looks even better! Thanks Mr Tom

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

An evening in the kitchen with Mr. Tom, perfect.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Oh yes!

[@luab4794]

Hi my friend ☺ 😊. Yummy

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Hello 😊

[@melodytenisch6232]

This is one of my favorite meals Mr.Tom! Mmm-mmm.😋 I made something very similar a few days ago...leftovers being just fine. We always had canned not fresh mushrooms. I'll grab a knife and take up a corner of your kitchen to help out. Thank you for the invite. Have a lovely Thanksgiving everyone and blessings to all. Kisses to the kitties. Love the country kitchen and much to be thankful for. 👵🙏💞💞💞🐱🐱💞🥔🥔🥔...russets are good.👍I don't think you are lazy.(Gotta taste it to make sure the spuds are done.😉)

[@bobs5596]

i made my dinner in 15 mins tonite. pasta with condensed cambell's cream of mushroom soup, a can of smoked sardines, olives, and parmesan. got all the cans open and ready while the pasta was boiling. it was the first time i made this, and it was delicious. that was 3 hours ago, now i'm gonna make me a mrs butterworths 'just add water' pancake with butter and honey for dessert. hey i'm a fast food no mess kinda guy. i spend more time cooking for my cats.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Sounds great!

[@jennathacker4439]

Hi Mr. Tom! Glad to see you are still making videos. I haven't been on much since the craziness first started.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Hey, thanks

[@dfabbot3456]

That looks great Mr. Tom.

[@caribbeanhouse6372]

Enjoy your dinner and HAPPY THANKSGIVING in advance

[@renoldhergenrother3057]

Well howdy Mr Tom, Glad to see you post this before Thanksgiving. I know you read these & wanted to make sure you and the kitty crew recieved a Thanksgiving blessing. May God grant you good health and provide for all your needs. HAPPY THANKSGIVING Y'ALL

[@dianac.9143]

hello Mr Tom. always good to watch your new videos. take care, God bless.

[@SuzanneU]

It's always good to spend time with you and your calm common sense, Mr. Tom. The casserole looks hearty and tasty. This is so much the way I cook! I pull a chunk of meat out of the freezer and end up putting a couple of meals back to freeze. By the time I've added vegetables and rice or pasta or potatoes, or a bed of grits, the bulk is four times what it started at.

[@marygordon3032]

Hey Mr Tom delicious, thanks so much for sharing. Please stay safe and God bless y’all! 🤩🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯😻😻😻❤️

[@jobellecollie7139]

Another great recipe! I'm writing them down. I hope you make a cookbook someday!!

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Smells good!!!!!💞💞💞💞💞🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈

[@sharonj7234]

Looks delicious! I’d do clean up for a plate full 😊 I had this (minus the potatoes) over biscuits with Brussel sprouts on the side, sure tasted good.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Great idea!!

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Good and delicious. I would add a sliced carrot for a bright color.🥕🥕

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Great idea!

[@ja7124]

Yum. Looks good and tasty. I’m have to try your recipe.

[@68della]

looks so good.. I am going to make this.

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Looks good I think every meal we had at my grandmother we had fried taters 7 days a week and they were good cans,t eat them much now because my sugar is high.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

🥦🧅🧄🫑🥕 Maybe substitute the potato for other vegetables, such as broccoli, peas, celery, one sliced carrot, more onion. Just an idea.

[@candessak]

Hello Mr. Tom! So good to see another cooking video! 😁 Sent you a wintry postcard so you should get it soon 😊👍

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Can't wait! Thank You so much for your kindness.

[@dianaosullivann5075]

Love watching your cooking videos .have never had this before but love all the ingredients so am going to give this a try. Many thanks for uploading this and enjoy the rest of the week .

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Please do!

[@youngraines851]

Yummmy...looks so tasty. Thank you for sharing with all of us online your family recipe. Leftovers are even tastier. Blessings for a joyous thanksgiving!!!

[@ssstaffordva6113]

Oh my goodness, you made me so hungry. I use hotdog buns for everything.

[@trinawilson3231]

Thank you letting us sit in your kitchen with you. I grew up with a single momma and 2 brothers and simple but filling meals were always dinner.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

You are so welcome!

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

If you have no potatos, use some elbow macaroni instead. Certainly delicious, and I do love mushrooms and all ingredients. I am making this sometime soon, just need to get some mushrooms and celery. 😀❤🌻🍀

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Great tip!

[@MitchGrooms]

WOW, we used to make this 50 years ago..

[@dorispowell5258]

I make 6hotdog buns homemade, now I can turn them into garlic bread...thank you, Mr Tom!!!

[@NorthshorePreparedness]

Now that looks tasty right there Mr Tom! Thanks for sharing.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

It was!

[@tanyagibbons7987]

M6 mom made something very similar we called Hamburg gravy with potatoes..I still make it today..one of my favorites

[@susanlamoreaux5710]

p.s. you can have the mushrooms since i dont like them

[@JupitersRealm]

Hotdog garlic bread is the best!! Your dinner looks delicious, Mr. Tom. Wish I had a spot at your dinner table. God bless you too! 😊

[@kandycebeeks7056]

Looks delicious Mr Tom! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving this week…you and the kitties!

[@janet4735]

yum

[@blang8127]

Mr Tom that looks absolutely delicious! I know this video is 7 months back however it is a perfect recipe that I ran into to fix for my mama who is 94 years old. Thank you and God bless you and your kitty crew

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Hope you enjoy

[@doloreswilson6698]

Yummy food

[@karahamil3657]

Comfort food at its best ! Thank you ! Continued blessings my friend !

[@barbaragrimes4099]

Mr.Tom,definitely looks like a tasty meal..,and also very economical. God bless you and yours.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Thanks so much

[@tylerbeltz3480]

Look's great. Meal's like I grew up eating. Happy Thanksgiving, to you and the krewe. Take care. Stay safe. Tonya

[@reginamorgan2752]

This is one of my favorite meals!!!! My momma made this when I lived at home. 💗💗💗💗💗

[@grannyframmy]

I would have eaten it without the cheese lol..Hello Mr. Tom! Love it when a man is able in the kitchen! Mr. Tom can "burn" !! Bout them mushrooms- I remember we would used to go for mushrooms to the forest. My uncle is an expert identifying a lot of them (we never had any problems) I myself can identify bout 5 different kind but those 100%...dehydrated then used for gravy and other dishes -so so good and flavorful! What you cooked today is sort of a "Boeff Stroganoff" looks so good! I bet it tasted great! Thanks for showing it your way Mr. Tom! God bless and stay warm! (29F here last night (Tue/Wed night)

[@blairestandley6224]

Looking good, like mom made inthe1960s

[@imogenemckee4525]

I growled IN apoor FAMILY also,ate a lot of this good old kink of food ,,love ALL the old recipies like MY MAMA cooked,to this very day ,I COOK like this for myself ,and my family, all through all the years of THEIR OF growing up,and MY two grow up girls. Cook like the way I do, your casserole looks so good ,been a while SINCE MADE a ground beef potato, casserole,enjoy your great dinner,,god bless you and have blessed thanksgiving,take care ,

[@satsat969]

Thank you for the recipe & sharing part of your's & the Kitty Krew's day.

[@kriswhite1344]

Yummy brings back childhood memories. Ate this many times when great Grandmother made this.

[@kathleen6385]

Another great cooking video. Looks delicious. I grew up eating meals like that. God bless!

[@ooohhitskaren63]

I do a layered dish with potatoes, onions, carrots, ham chunks, bacon chunks, seasonings, and butter dollops all over the top. Naked in the oven for an hour or longer. Sometimes, I add chicken. Haven't made it in years.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Sounds yummy to me.

[@piahess9738]

Hello my Mama would make this when I was a kid.We called it hamburger gravy,and we put it over boiled russet or red potatoes.I like this casserole you made with the peas in it,and cheese on top.Such a tasty,and economical and good comfort meal.Thanks for this recipe.Be well with Gracie and your kitty crew.Love,Honey kitty and I.😘🐈🙏❤👍

[@lynner1770]

Thanks for the recipe, looks good

[@juliebaker6230]

The only time we had fresh mushrooms was in spring mushroom season. Otherwise, we always used canned. If I don't have fresh celery, I'll either use cream of celery soup, or some dehydrated celery dices. Also will sometimes use sausage instead of the ground beef. It's all about what I've got on hand to put in it. Love to see you make these old tried and true meals, Mr Tom!

[@dianatennant4346]

Looking good there Mr Tom that's pretty much what I grew up on

[@susanlamoreaux5710]

this time i'm setting a trap when dinner is done...i will sit there with the kitty krew and we will have a feast..mr tom will be tied up until we are all full..sorry mr.tom i am hungry today dont worrry we will save you some kitty treats!

[@kesmarn]

That looks delicious! And thank you for taking the time to do a video -- even though the hour was late and you were tired and hungry. Now that is kindness. There's a part of me that hopes you never ever remodel your kitchen. I truly love the high gloss paint, the glass knobs on the cabinets, the formica counter tops and the tile floor. No remodel could ever look that cozy. I have a feeling that if a dietitian took a look at your meal, he/she would say that it was totally balanced and healthful. Somehow our moms knew just how to do that -- without even having to calculate how much potassium or iron might be in each meal. How did they do that? Your kitchen looks familiar. Could that be because we have the same salt and pepper shakers, same bamboo spatula, same striped rung in front of the sink/stove, same wicker paper plate holders, same ladle, etc. etc. I think we Dollar Store shoppers all probably have that deja vu feeling when we're in each others' kitchens! Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family, Mr. Tom and to all your subscribers, the Kitty Krew and Stella, who is hopefully staying close to home these days. Blessings!

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Times were hard and the cycle is about to repeat. Appreciate you for sharing simple recipes. Folks would be well advised to start cooking simple.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

So true!

[@bluerivercountry]

Love this! Looks delicious!

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Thank you 😋

[@denisebohar4338]

I'm sure glad I stopped in tonight for a nother great recipe Mr Tom you and I cook alot of the same kinds of foods I am so hungry now watching you fix that up I'm gonna go into the kitchen now and rustle something up you have a great night and a wonderful Thanksgiving 😊 god bless you and your kitty crew

[@axab4333]

Thank you. I'm going to try this one day; maybe not this week but one day. It will be an honour to cook your great grandmother's recipe, here in the heart of England. (And I enjoyed watching too, as always.)

[@GayleCormier1957]

Mr. Tom, I can tell you are an amazing cook. I love everything about your videos. Bet you are fun to be around.

[@dragonlady8176]

Found this video today & I sat back and laughed out loud. This is the recipe I raised my family on except they called it GLOP because of the sound it makes when it hit the plate. Kids are grown & gone now but they still call to see when I'm making a pan of Glop.

[@lesliea9741]

Yummy! We cooked and ate this way growing up. The best food is homemade. Thank you Mr. Tom.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Our pleasure!

[@cherylcarnes3893]

It looks really tasty! We love the hot dog bun garlic bread idea!! We live on a budget too! Thanks for the ideas!

[@niteal1255]

I'll peel the potatoes. Sooo Love to cook, It's cleaning up the mess I make or rather devastation left in my wake I dread.

[@MamaKatsHome]

This looks delicious. I printed the recipe because we HAVE to try it! I am 100 percent positive that we will like it. Thank you so much for sharing! This might just have to go on our menu plan for next week. I do believe we have everything to make it, not sure about the peas because my family isn't big on that kind except in certain recipes.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Hope you enjoy Kat. It is tasty. I love your meal plan videos too.

[@MamaKatsHome]

@@DeepSouthBama56 thank you, I missed this week because I have my sister Judy's oldest kids while she and David are at the hospital with Julie. They go home tomorrow. I could have done it but decided to spend the time with them. I will be back to my regular schedule next week though.

[@suetampabayfl187]

Hi Mr Tom! I will definitely be making this very soon. Hope you and the kitty krew are staying warm. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and yours,the kitty krew and Gracie. God bless.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Hope you enjoy

[@teresasmith4383]

Looks delicious. I love meals like that. Wish I could have a plate of that for my birthday tomorrow. Later, Mr Tom!

[@oregonbassboss98]

To Mr. Tom and every member of his virtual community, Happy Thanksgiving and blessings to all.

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Same to you!

[@friend07050]

Have to try this recipe. Thank u for it. Happy a blessed holiday with the kitty crew.

[@frugalautie]

“I don’t care if anybody likes it - I do” 😂🙌 I love this Mr Tom ❤That’s going to be my new cooking manta/attitude. People can get so snobby and judgmental about what food people buy, cook, & eat 🙄 it gets so old trying to please everyone. Thanks for reminding me I don’t have to 👍your the best!

[@crystaldunn733]

Looks amazing Mr.Tom I remember my late Gram used to make this exact dish when we were growing up for all of us grandchildren. It was one of many that she'd cook up when she had all 13 at the time at her house at once..Because it would stretch She was a big believer on eating left Iver's as well for lunch or dinner. I'm just like her when I was raising my girls and still to this day There is another I can remember her cooking for breakfast it was fried taters onions with crumbled sausage then add scrambled eggs that too is an amazing meal I still make as well....Hugs loves and many blessings Mr.Tom

[@ginnykass7943]

We used to have this dish frequently. It was one of my favorites. Hubby enjoys it now…when I make it.☺️

[@DeepSouthBama56]

It's so good!

[@munemrabadi809]

looks great.

[@kathleenglumpe8554]

Hi Mr. Tom ! Sounds yummy 😋 Wishing you a Blessed Thanksgiving 🥀

[@mariareyes7913]

Looks good Mr.Tom may God bless you and happy Thanksgiving.

[@sparkysrun4274]

Dear, Mr. Tom! This was similiar to my mom & grandma Hill's recipe, but honestly- your family has added quite a bit more flavor including seasonings & then adding the mushrooms!! I've been making spaghetti lately, & meatloaf to use hamburger (ground beef or bison here) more often. I'm excited to try this recipe, I've still got some spuds from the garden. My mom made a white sauce, rather than the cream of mushroom soup, but I've got a lot of that soup in my preps, so this will be fun to change things up a bit. We use the cream of mushroom soup in our tuna casserole & I already know this will be great, because that soup adds so much flavor & creaminess. Yum, on adding those frozen bright green peas!! During the depression, my grandparents & yours were very ingenious coming up with delicios fare. Spokane is up north, so my Grandmother probably had different resources than east coast, midwest, southern families. Its so interesting to learn about these things. I can't believe how 'poor' we have suddenly become in the last year...these recipes will be our saving grace. (It costs an added $14 to fill our gas tank). Thank you, Mr. Tom. God bless you & the kitty🐾 crew. 💞🙏p.s. Mr. Tom, my other grandma was nearly vegetarian & had a huge garden as she had survived stage 4 cancer & she was so careful making everything herself, homemade bread, & she ate chicken once a week, it was crispy southern fried for us kids, but hers was baked or roasted. I guess she was careful in such extreme degrees, but it paid off for her. She made preserves, canned fruit, & canned almost everything, so she taught my mom canning, & I learned some from mom. All these old fashioned ways are back now, of course some of us never stopped using them. Ok, enough of my rattling on. 🐾🙂

[@kimrich6095]

Hi Mr Tom! I made a version of this tonight for supper (I ‘veganized’ it 😉). My ingredients were slightly different, but the basic principles were the same. It was delicious and there will be enough to feed me all week. Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings from the land of ice and snow 🇨🇦!

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Sounds great!

[@kathie4837]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing. I've never fixed this but I have it saved to try☺️

[@DeepSouthBama56]

Hope you enjoy