Recipe\\ The Hampton Suicide
» April 22nd, 2008 | Categorized in Misc, Recipes
Now I’m not much of a culinary arts type of person that creates gourmet meals that appeal more to presentation then filling an appetite. Hell I’m not even a cook. But when I guy needs a decent meal with what’s ever left in the fridge, well then its time for the Hampton Suicide.
Now I can’t tell you how I came up with the name, it just happened. I think the picture above suits it quite well.
I’ve always been a fan of the military S.O.S. slop that can be found just at any base in the chow hall. Then there are those skillet meals for the morning that fill you right up. But when it comes to dinner and time is short, sometimes leftovers or some odd and ends are stuck in the fridge. This is where the mighty Hampton comes into play.
What you’ll need
2-3 Russet potatoes
1 onion half – chopped
1-2 minced garlic
1 pound of lean ground beef
Chopped ham or bacon, or both!
Grated cheese
Seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, etc…)
Butter
Worcestershire sauce
A simple ingredients list that can be found in any kitchen. Anything really can be thrown in the mix as extra.
1. Knock out the veggies
Chop up the onions and garlic placing them in a bowls for use later. Skin the potatoes and wash clean with water. Grab a cutting board and hack away the potatoes into small squares. Put the potatoes in a bowl and season to your liking.
2. Heat’em up
Pre-heat two skillets or pans (1 for the potatoes and the other for the meat). Slab a tablespoon of butter on one skillet after its warm and drop in the potatoes. Get everything moving around for a bit, it will take awhile for the potatoes to cook properly.
3. The Meat
Time to season the ground beef in a bowl with some Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika. After a good mix, drop in the beef in the other pan. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break down the meat.
4. The Extras
Keep moving the potatoes around occasionally. Once the meat is cooked through, its time to drop in the onions and garlic - season again. Let the veggies cook for awhile before adding anything else.
After a few minutes the chopped ham can be added and will cook quickly. Now drop in the potatoes and stir. If you want bacon, make sure you cook it first, either in a pan, oven or microwave, and chop it up for later use in this step.
5. Oh yes!
Remove the pan from heat and lay on a coat of thick grated cheese (the thin stuff doesn’t work well). Cheddar and Colby Jack are some good choices. The heat will melt the cheese, making it a nice touch. Now plop it on a plate and eat.
Alternatives
If you like your meal spicier, like me, substitute the paprika for smoked paprika or chipotle, and crushed peppers. Add chopped green peppers with the onions. The extras are endless with what remains in the fridge and pantry. I didn’t measure anything out since I usually cook with feeling. Remember you can always add more, but never take back.
Save some for breakfast the next day. Scramble up some eggs and throw it on top of the Hampton Suicide for a filling meal. Trust me, I had it this morning!
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