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[–] Maggoty@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Stuff like chili often already exists somewhere before it gets popularized. The depression certainly didn't invent American style spiced beef stew. But much like cowboy breakfast (beans, salted pork, coffee) it was simple, cheap, and could stretch protein to feed a whole family.