I was recently in Altoona PA, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place. Hot dogs are their game, but a special macaroni dish drove me insane. It had hamburger mixed with a tomato sauce. It did not seem like the sauce you get from a can, but could have been mixed with catsup plus some other spices. It was "baked" in an individual container, and topped with melted cheese. It reminded me of my mothers "Hungrian goulash." Any suggestions for making a tomato sauce that is not really a spagetti sauce. I do not think it was tomato soup. I plan to take a can of tomato sauce (8oz), and mix in some catsup to seem if it comes close. Thanks for any suggestions. My wife and I visited Altoona, and we ate in three "greasy" spoon type places, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The food really hit the spot. I could even read my newspaper at each place.
On Oct 28, 4:00?pm, "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]>
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I was recently in Altoona PA, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place. Hot dogs are their game, but a special macaroni dish drove me insane. It had hamburger mixed with a tomato sauce. It did not seem like the sauce you get from a can, but could have been mixed with catsup plus some other spices. It was "baked" in an individual container, and topped with melted cheese. It reminded me of my mothers "Hungrian goulash." Any suggestions for making a tomato sauce that is not really a spagetti sauce. I do not think it was tomato soup. I plan to take a can of tomato sauce (8oz), and mix in some catsup to seem if it comes close. Thanks for any suggestions. My wife and I visited Altoona, and we ate in three "greasy" spoon type places, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The food really hit the spot. I could even read my newspaper at each place.
I've been served tomato sauce at Amish restaurants in PA, usually served over roast beef... their menu listed it as tomato gravy. I would make an educated guess that it's essentially tomato juice thickened with cornstarch.
I was recently in Altoona PA, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place. Hot dogs are their game, but a special macaroni dish drove me insane. It had hamburger mixed with a tomato sauce. It did not seem like the sauce you get from a can, but could have been mixed with catsup plus some other spices. It was "baked" in an individual container, and topped with melted cheese. It reminded me of my mothers "Hungrian goulash." Any suggestions for making a tomato sauce that is not really a spagetti sauce. I do not think it was tomato soup. I plan to take a can of tomato sauce (8oz), and mix in some catsup to seem if it comes close. Thanks for any suggestions. My wife and I visited Altoona, and we ate in three "greasy" spoon type places, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The food really hit the spot. I could even read my newspaper at each place.
Sometimes referred to as Tex Mex Mac and Cheese. There are lots of examples on the web. Adding ketchup will give you a hint of nutmeg and some vinegar in addition to the tomato. Personally I'd leave out the ketchup and use a few types of ground chile. Guajillo and maybe Chile de Arbol for some heat.
On Oct 28, 4:00?pm, "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]>
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I was recently in Altoona PA, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place. Hot dogs are their game, but a special macaroni dish drove me insane. It had hamburger mixed with a tomato sauce. It did not seem like the sauce you get from a can, but could have been mixed with catsup plus some other spices. It was "baked" in an individual container, and topped with melted cheese. It reminded me of my mothers "Hungrian goulash." Any suggestions for making a tomato sauce that is not really a spagetti sauce. I do not think it was tomato soup. I plan to take a can of tomato sauce (8oz), and mix in some catsup to seem if it comes close. Thanks for any suggestions. My wife and I visited Altoona, and we ate in three "greasy" spoon type places, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The food really hit the spot. I could even read my newspaper at each place.
I've been served tomato sauce at Amish restaurants in PA, usually served over roast beef... their menu listed it as tomato gravy. I would make an educated guess that it's essentially tomato juice thickened with cornstarch.
It's a Texas dish. Nothing to do with Pennsylvania, and it definitely has nothing to do with the Amish. LOL
I was recently in Altoona PA, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place. Hot dogs are their game, but a special macaroni dish drove me insane.
Should have gone to The Allegro in Altoona. VERY good Italian food. Fabulous veal, good wines, great service. I was very surprised and pleased. Otherwise Altoona can be a culinary nightmare full of chain eateries.
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On Oct 28, 4:00?pm, "[email hidden]" <[email hidden]>
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I was recently in Altoona PA, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place. Hot dogs are their game, but a special macaroni dish drove me insane. It had hamburger mixed with a tomato sauce. It did not seem like the sauce you get from a can, but could have been mixed with catsup plus some other spices. It was "baked" in an individual container, and topped with melted cheese. It reminded me of my mothers "Hungrian goulash." Any suggestions for making a tomato sauce that is not really a spagetti sauce. I do not think it was tomato soup. I plan to take a can of tomato sauce (8oz), and mix in some catsup to seem if it comes close. Thanks for any suggestions. My wife and I visited Altoona, and we ate in three "greasy" spoon type places, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The food really hit the spot. I could even read my newspaper at each place.
I've been served tomato sauce at Amish restaurants in PA, usually served over roast beef... their menu listed it as tomato gravy. I would make an educated guess that it's essentially tomato juice thickened with cornstarch.
It's a Texas dish. Nothing to do with Pennsylvania, and it definitely has nothing to do with the Amish. LOL
I lived in TX for 16 years, and this is the first I've heard of this dish.
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I was recently in Altoona PA, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place. Hot dogs are their game, but a special macaroni dish drove me insane. It had hamburger mixed with a tomato sauce. It did not seem like the sauce you get from a can, but could have been mixed with catsup plus some other spices. It was "baked" in an individual container, and topped with melted cheese. It reminded me of my mothers "Hungrian goulash." Any suggestions for making a tomato sauce that is not really a spagetti sauce. I do not think it was tomato soup. I plan to take a can of tomato sauce (8oz), and mix in some catsup to seem if it comes close. Thanks for any suggestions. My wife and I visited Altoona, and we ate in three "greasy" spoon type places, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The food really hit the spot. I could even read my newspaper at each place.
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I've been served tomato sauce at Amish restaurants in PA, usually served over roast beef... their menu listed it as tomato gravy. I would make an educated guess that it's essentially tomato juice thickened with cornstarch.
It's a Texas dish. Nothing to do with Pennsylvania, and it definitely has nothing to do with the Amish. LOL
You illiterate [censored]... the very first sentence of the original post: "I was recently in _Altoona PA_, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place."
MOROON!
Btw, there is no such thing as a Texas dish, all their recipes are bastardized concoctions stolen from Mexicans
I'm confused. If there is such a thing as TexMex Mac 'n Cheese, and there are lots of examples on the web, why did you post a link to a recipe from Canada that has nothing TexMex about it? Incidentally, the recipe calls for cutting up canned tomatoes with scissors .... first time I've ever seen that. -aem
When I was growing up in PA, my mom used to make the same "goulash" the OP mentioned--ground beef, macaroni, tomato sauce, and cheese.
There's an Italian version that uses hot sausage that is fantastic. I used to be able to get it down in the strip district and at Kline's in PGH, but no more. I've tried replicating it, but nada. It was rigatoni-based.
its a staple in southern missouri. everyone makes it. brown hamburger, throw in stwed tomatoes and macaroni, throw in creamettes. cook on simmer til its dead.
i've seen it being cooked but i would never eat it. its called poor people food. not my opinion, thats what they call it.
i'm from chicago & half italian where my poor people food was spaghett with sauce.
I'm confused. If there is such a thing as TexMex Mac 'n Cheese, and there are lots of examples on the web, why did you post a link to a recipe from Canada that has nothing TexMex about it? Incidentally, the recipe calls for cutting up canned tomatoes with scissors .... first time I've ever seen that. -aem
As I said, it's sometimes referred to as tex mex mac and cheese. What, exactly, is unclear to you about the word "sometimes"?
As for cutting up whole canned tomatoes, squishing them by hand works for me. I suppose the author uses scissors as an alternative to chopping with a knife. Doesn't really matter a whole lot in any case, at least to me.
its a staple in southern missouri. everyone makes it. brown hamburger, throw in stwed tomatoes and macaroni, throw in creamettes. cook on simmer til its dead.
It's a Texas dish. Nothing to do with Pennsylvania, and it definitely has nothing to do with the Amish. LOL
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You illiterate [censored]... the very first sentence of the original post: "I was recently in _Altoona PA_, and had lunch at a "Texas Hot" place."
Yes, a Texas Hot. A place you think serves Amish food.
Wait, it gets better. The dish is called "Tex Mex Mac and Cheese".
Still sound Amish to you?
Call it whatever you like but If this dish is made in Amish country it's Amish because there's nothing Texas about mac n' cheese, not unless it's garnished with lots of [censored]. Again, for the pinheads, there is no such thing as Texas food... there's not one dish on the planet that can be credited to Texas, every one is stolen from somewhere else... yoose don't even have your own water 'cept what's pumped from your port-a-potties. There ain't even any such thing as a Texan, you're all transients and Mexicans. Everything Texan is hyphenated Mexican.
