Slop.

[Taltarzac725]

A woman who comes to the house rather often was discussing her Detriot, MI area family eating slop when she was growing up.

It had fried beef and corn on bottom with onions and other stuff all cooked.

Then mashed potatoes on the top and then cooked in a casserole like baking pan in the oven. With tomato sauce over the top.

Never heard of this while living in Wisconsin, Minnesota nor in Illinois. Nor when a teen in Reno, Nevada where people came from all over to work for warehouses and gambling related businesses.

[Two Bills]

Sounds like a Shepherds Pie variant!

[Taltarzac725]

Sounds like a Shepherds Pie variant!

The Best Classic Shepherd's Pie - The Wholesome Dish (https://www.thewholesomedish.com/the-best-classic-shepherds-pie/)

You are right!!

[fdpaq0580]

A woman who comes to the house rather often was discussing her Detriot, MI area family eating slop when she was growing up.

It had fried beef and corn on bottom with onions and other stuff all cooked.

Then mashed potatoes on the top and then cooked in a casserole like baking pan in the oven. With tomato sauce over the top.

Never heard of this while living in Wisconsin, Minnesota nor in Illinois. Nor when a teen in Reno, Nevada where people came from all over to work for warehouses and gambling related businesses.

Just came over from the post about the Chop House. This recipe sounds great to me. Says a lot about my food preferences. Not a food snob here. Just good comfort food at reasonable prices, please. Bring on the slop!

[Dana1963]

Sounds like Shepard Pie: ground beef w/onions and gravy, layer of corn covered with mashed potatoes minus the tomatoes sauce

[thelegges]

Lived in Michigan for 50 years the only slop ever mentioned was those who slop the pigs. Never had it served at our table, but some food items in the service could fit the bill

[Taltarzac725]

Lived in Michigan for 50 years the only slop ever mentioned was those who slop the pigs. Never had it served at our table, but some food items in the service could fit the bill

Shepherd's Pie (Cottage Pie) - Life In The Lofthouse (https://life-in-the-lofthouse.com/shepherds-pie-cottage-pie/)

The Michigan family that this woman comes from is English/Irish so maybe that got it from a grandmother or grandfather from the Old Country.

[sdeikenberry]

What the author refers to is Chinese Pie. It has nothing to do with China, and originates in Canada. I've eaten it for decades, it's very tasty, and easy to prepare. Here's a link to the recipe: 'Chinese' Pie Recipe | Allrecipes (https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229343/chinese-pie/)

[Joanne19335]

A woman who comes to the house rather often was discussing her Detriot, MI area family eating slop when she was growing up.

It had fried beef and corn on bottom with onions and other stuff all cooked.

Then mashed potatoes on the top and then cooked in a casserole like baking pan in the oven. With tomato sauce over the top.

Never heard of this while living in Wisconsin, Minnesota nor in Illinois. Nor when a teen in Reno, Nevada where people came from all over to work for warehouses and gambling related businesses.

Sounds delicious minus the tomato sauce.

[MandoMan]

Sounds like a Shepherds Pie variant!

It does sound a bit like shepherd’s pie, except for the tomato sauce on top. (But then, catsup is good on shepherd’s pie.) Perhaps there aren’t many shepherds in Detroit. Or sheep! The original shepherd’s pie, in the UK, was so called because it used lots of minced mutton and no beef. It was something tender to do with the meat when a sheep in the herd died. (There were many centuries when sheep in the UK were raised primarily for their wool, and eating lamb was a waste of a potential wool producer.) Mutton is tasty, if a bit sheepish in flavor. Nice in a curry. I used to see it (from New Zealand, frozen) in the grocery store when I lived in England, but I’ve never seen mutton for sale here. I suspect that a lot of it ends up in dog food.

[collegeref]

Shepherds pie with au jus ?

[DaleDivine]

Shepherd's pie with a lot of hot sauce...
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[chenault55]

A woman who comes to the house rather often was discussing her Detriot, MI area family eating slop when she was growing up.

It had fried beef and corn on bottom with onions and other stuff all cooked.

Then mashed potatoes on the top and then cooked in a casserole like baking pan in the oven. With tomato sauce over the top.

Never heard of this while living in Wisconsin, Minnesota nor in Illinois. Nor when a teen in Reno, Nevada where people came from all over to work for warehouses and gambling related businesses.

It kind of sounds like some version of Shepards pie.

[NotGolfer]

I'm from Minnesota....years ago when crockpots 1st came out a woman told me about a dish (now my memory might fail a bit) that one could make in it. It had green beans, hamburger (that had already been fried/crumbled) then topped with mashed potatoes. I don't recall if then tomato sauce was poured over it or if creamed soup of some type OR if it had a name (but slop doesn't come to mind). We had it maybe once or twice then it was history. Kiddos were very young and at a finicky stage (guess the parents were too) but this sounds somewhat similar to what the OP is talking about.

[butlerism]

Sounds like a horrible cook

[butlerism]

Very soon we will have to substitute ground beef with Cat Food

[ThirdOfFive]

I'm from Minnesota....years ago when crockpots 1st came out a woman told me about a dish (now my memory might fail a bit) that one could make in it. It had green beans, hamburger (that had already been fried/crumbled) then topped with mashed potatoes. I don't recall if then tomato sauce was poured over it or if creamed soup of some type OR if it had a name (but slop doesn't come to mind). We had it maybe once or twice then it was history. Kiddos were very young and at a finicky stage (guess the parents were too) but this sounds somewhat similar to what the OP is talking about.
Substitute tater tots instead of the mashed potatoes on top and you have that world-renowned Minnesota favorite...TATER TOT HOT DISH!!!

[Lindaws]

It sounds similar to Shepard’s Pie

[Traveling lady]

Thank you! I read the recipe for the Chinese Pie and it is definitely something I will try!

[charron]

I'm from Minnesota....years ago when crockpots 1st came out a woman told me about a dish (now my memory might fail a bit) that one could make in it. It had green beans, hamburger (that had already been fried/crumbled) then topped with mashed potatoes. I don't recall if then tomato sauce was poured over it or if creamed soup of some type OR if it had a name (but slop doesn't come to mind). We had it maybe once or twice then it was history. Kiddos were very young and at a finicky stage (guess the parents were too) but this sounds somewhat similar to what the OP is talking about.
This green bean (French style only) dish has been served once a month or so in our family for 60 years, sans crock pot. Mashed potatoes, green beans, then hamburger gravy on top. Called SOS when boys were little, real name from mother is $hit on $hingle, her version, I know there are others.

[Dana1963]

A woman who comes to the house rather often was discussing her Detriot, MI area family eating slop when she was growing up.

It had fried beef and corn on bottom with onions and other stuff all cooked.

Then mashed potatoes on the top and then cooked in a casserole like baking pan in the oven. With tomato sauce over the top.

Never heard of this while living in Wisconsin, Minnesota nor in Illinois. Nor when a teen in Reno, Nevada where people came from all over to work for warehouses and gambling related businesses.
Ever hear of Scrapple that’s equal to SLOP but some think it’s a delicacy along wit SPAM.

[Petersweeney]

It’s called leftovers……

[Taltarzac725]

Ever hear of Scrapple that’s equal to SLOP but some think it’s a delicacy along wit SPAM.

Scrapple - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrapple#:~:text=Scrapple%2C%20also%20known%20by%2 0the,often%20buckwheat%20flour%2C%20and%20spices).

I have heard of Scrapple.

[Taltarzac725]

Thank you! I read the recipe for the Chinese Pie and it is definitely something I will try!

Pate Chinois (Quebec Style Shepherd's Pie ) • Curious Cuisiniere (https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/shepherds-pie-quebec/)

There sure are a lot of versions of this.

[fdpaq0580]

This green bean (French style only) dish has been served once a month or so in our family for 60 years, sans crock pot. Mashed potatoes, green beans, then hamburger gravy on top. Called SOS when boys were little, real name from mother is $hit on $hingle, her version, I know there are others.

SOS from my navy days was ground beef with gravy on toast. I loved it because it reminded me of home where my mom made creamed chipped beef on toast when I was little. Back then not everyone could afford quails eggs and caviar for breakfast. Come to think of it, I still can't.

[jminnis]

A woman who comes to the house rather often was discussing her Detriot, MI area family eating slop when she was growing up.

It had fried beef and corn on bottom with onions and other stuff all cooked.

Then mashed potatoes on the top and then cooked in a casserole like baking pan in the oven. With tomato sauce over the top.

Never heard of this while living in Wisconsin, Minnesota nor in Illinois. Nor when a teen in Reno, Nevada where people came from all over to work for warehouses and gambling related businesses.

I was born in Detroit. It is like Shepard's Pie. We just call it Stuff.....

[Pommom91]

I’m from Detroit and never heard of this. Could be a modification of shepherds pie.

[Garvey54]

A woman who comes to the house rather often was discussing her Detriot, MI area family eating slop when she was growing up.

It had fried beef and corn on bottom with onions and other stuff all cooked.

Then mashed potatoes on the top and then cooked in a casserole like baking pan in the oven. With tomato sauce over the top.

Never heard of this while living in Wisconsin, Minnesota nor in Illinois. Nor when a teen in Reno, Nevada where people came from all over to work for warehouses and gambling related businesses.

Sounds like Shephard's Pie!

[Red Rose]

Shepherd's pie is really good. I've made it from time to time and I wouldn't call it slop. My mother never made it, so I didn't grow up on it, but I think it's good. I would never ever consider putting tomato sauce on it, though. That would make I think slop.