Slinger
The Slinger is a Midwestern diner
specialty typically consisting of two eggs (any style), hash
browns, and a hamburger patty all covered in chili (with or without beans) and generously topped with cheese and onions. The eggs can be any style.
The Slinger is generally considered to be a St. Louis breakfast original.
To quote Road Food, "The ultimate kill-or-cure chile meal (which, in our opinion, only tastes right after midnight), is known as a slinger. That is two bunless cheeseburgers crowded onto a plate with fried potatoes, topped with a fried egg, then blanketed with chili. The chili is garnished with grated cheese and chopped raw onions."
Slinger Variations
There are numerous variations of the basic Slinger.
Top One: Has a tamale served on top of the Slinger.
Vegetarian: Uses veggie burgers and veggie chili.
"The Toby": Slinger that has white gravy instead of chili.
Ying and Yang: Slinger covered in half chili/half gravy.
"The Jared": Slinger with equal amounts of chili and white gravy.
Other Cities
Don's Store 24, which is located in Cape Girardeau, MO, features a slinger. Don's slinger differs from the St. Louis slinger in that it contains two biscuits, eggs, bucks, chili, cheese, and gravy.
The Slinger can also be found at the Diner Grill on Chicago's north side.
See also
References
- Cheap Eats, riverfronttimes.com
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