Hot Beef Sundae

People fortunate enough to reside in Nebraska get to enjoy these hot beef sundaes. They'd go great with one of these Austin funnel cakes.

UPDATE: Photo taken by Matt Stoller at OpenLeft.

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[#1 posted by Reluctant_Paladin , September 10, 2008 12:47 PM]

Dairy, while skipping the middle man. I like it.

[#2 posted by Enochrewt , September 10, 2008 12:49 PM]

This seriously looks good, it's a meat and potatoes w/ gravy meal in portable form, and that's an innovation I can get behind.

They probably could have found a better name than "Hot Beef Sundae" though. It sounds like one of those mythical teenage sex moves like "The Donkey Punch" or "The Dirty Sanchez".

[#3 posted by eljesusmartinez , September 10, 2008 12:53 PM]

oh, state fair food. nothing like a hot beef sundae before a boyz II men concert and a tilt-a-whirl ride.

[#4 posted by The Unusual Suspect , September 10, 2008 12:57 PM]

Wikipedia is right now logging 10,000 hits on "Donkey Punch".

[#5 posted by GeekMan , September 10, 2008 12:57 PM]

A few blocks away from my home, there's a convenience store whose sign boldly advertises underneath its name: "FRIED CHICKEN DONUT SANDWICH".

While I'm sure it simply meant to emphasize these things a little more separately, my friends have nonetheless laboured under the fantasy that the "Fried chicken donut sandwich" exists. There has been rampant speculation of its exact configuration, and insistence that, one day, we shall walk proudly into the store and ask for, nay, DEMAND a Fried Chicken Donut Sandwich.

Then we shall all die of cardiac arrest.

[#6 posted by mgfarrelly , September 10, 2008 1:02 PM]

They had to be chocolate sundaes too, didn't they?

[#7 posted by Trent Hawkins , September 10, 2008 1:07 PM]

It's not a Fried Chicken Donut Sandwich unless it's made with Krispy Kreme donuts(that's plural, so there better be more then one).

What? The world is going to destroyed by the LHC anyway, so why not treat yourself before you spaghettify?

[#8 posted by darkknightjared , September 10, 2008 1:07 PM]

THAT'S what a hot beef sundae is?

...

If you'll excuse me, but I have to file a complaint against my local vendor. And charge him with sexual assault.

[#9 posted by Toma , September 10, 2008 1:16 PM]

I think Darkknightjared wins the comments.

They've also got these at the Iowa State Fair. Don't forget deep fried Milky Ways.

[#10 posted by Gary61 , September 10, 2008 1:27 PM]

Why do I gotta wait til Sundae?

[#11 posted by dbarak , September 10, 2008 1:30 PM]

It's NOT hot fudge there...

[#12 posted by Anonymous , September 10, 2008 1:30 PM]

I live in Lincoln and saw these at the state fair. As a vegetarian (yes, we exist in Nebraska), they didn't look at all appealing to me, but I did think there was a clever marketer working behind the scenes. Perhaps a clever marketer who had read Seth Godin's book Meatball Sundae.

[#13 posted by cinemajay , September 10, 2008 1:32 PM]

That's nothin', here in Minnesota we fry up Spam nuggets at the State Fair.

Just to reiterate: Deep Fried Spam Nuggets. On a stick.

[#14 posted by Anonymous , September 10, 2008 1:36 PM]

This looks pretty much like a Beef Manhattan, but in a cup.

A Beef Manhattan is a dish consisting of roast beef and gravy. It is often served with mash potatoes either on top or on the side.

[#15 posted by littlegreenman , September 10, 2008 1:43 PM]

When I first scanned over this item I read this as "Austen FUNERAL cakes" not FUNNEL cakes!

I suspect my first reading was pretty darn accurate looking at the cardiovascular delight pictured! >;)

[#16 posted by Anonymous , September 10, 2008 1:55 PM]

Okay, so the hot beef sundae trailer was across from our booth at the Nebraska State Fair this year. Honestly, it's glorified mashed potatoes with a side of Texas Toast. I gave it a pass but my boss said it wasn't that bad. Personally I go for the Fried Snickers.

[#17 posted by vamidus , September 10, 2008 2:02 PM]

This looks shopped.

[#18 posted by SeppTB , September 10, 2008 2:14 PM]

New York State Fair had these as well, I didn't try one personally, but everyone I know who did agreed - it was awesome!

[#19 posted by Talia , September 10, 2008 2:26 PM]

Hot Beef Sundae sounds like a band name.

[#20 posted by Xopher , September 10, 2008 2:31 PM]

I think the trouble with 'Hot Beef Sundae' is it evokes 'hot beef injection', and everyone knows what THAT is.

[#21 posted by Xopher , September 10, 2008 2:31 PM]

Talia, sounds like it should be a banned name!

[#22 posted by Trvth , September 10, 2008 2:36 PM]

It sounds good - you really can't go wrong with sliced beef, mashed potatoes, and gravy. There would have to be a generous portion of beef to balance with all of the potatoes though. Yum!

All of a sudden I feel like I should be bopped on the forehead and handed a V-8.

[#23 posted by Xopher , September 10, 2008 2:47 PM]

*bops Trvth on the forehead and hands hir a V8*

*jumps out of the way as Trvth peels out in the V8*

[#24 posted by Wingo , September 10, 2008 3:16 PM]

A few blocks away from my home, there's a convenience store whose sign boldly advertises underneath its name: "FRIED CHICKEN DONUT SANDWICH".

Ha! Reminds of a local grocery I used to visit a lot that had a huge, back-lit sign out front proclaiming its stocking of 'FRESH FISH LIQUOR', where there was an obvious lack of separation between 'fish' and 'liquor'.

Mmmmm... Fish liquor.

[#25 posted by Zan , September 10, 2008 3:35 PM]

The Alley Cafe in Bisbee, AZ that has similar “World Famous” Meatloaf Sundaes. It's even in the restaurant description at http://bisbeearizona.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=176&Itemid=81

[#26 posted by Master Mahan , September 10, 2008 3:47 PM]

I've seen Hot Beef Sundae, as well as the sequel, Hot Beef Sundae 2: Cherry on Top. Don't bother watching any of the Waffle Bone spin offs, though - they're made by a completely different company that bought the rights to the name after the production company went bankrupt due to the Dippin' Dots lawsuit.

[#27 posted by guy_jin , September 10, 2008 4:21 PM]

This seems like an americanized version of poutienne. I've been wanting to try the latter, but I'm not sure it's worth a trip to the state fair just to try an imitator. (being in Omaha, it wouldn't be THAT far a trip.)

[#28 posted by pollyannacowgirl , September 10, 2008 5:40 PM]

You know what's so weird? Just this morning I made an "eggs cream cone" for my two year old. I rolled half a tortilla into a cone shape and filled it with scramled eggs. I fantasized about topping it with salsa and sour cream or maybe some grated cheese.

[#29 posted by 5000! , September 10, 2008 5:42 PM]

Where in NE does one get a Hot Beef Sundae? It looks like a truck of some kind. Was it a street vendor?

[#30 posted by scionofgrace , September 10, 2008 6:44 PM]

I checked out the websites but can't find out: where in Nebraska did he find these? 'Cause while I'm not surprised, I've lived in Omaha my entire life, and I swear I've never seen any ads for a Hot Beef Sundae.

(Looks pretty tasty, though!)

[#31 posted by trr , September 10, 2008 6:49 PM]

Is that shredded cheese on top of it? Why?

[#32 posted by Falcon_Seven , September 10, 2008 6:51 PM]

This, of course, is not to be confused with the 'Hot Beef Injection'.

[#33 posted by ekricyote , September 10, 2008 10:44 PM]

This is the one single biggest causes of the downfall of western civilization.

Straight for the heart.

[#34 posted by bcsizemo , September 10, 2008 11:13 PM]

Oh come on, this is only a quarter step worse than the KFC border bowl.

Anything that combines mash potatoes, tons of gravy, meat, and some type of dairy (cheese or sour cream) is like heaven in a bowl.

Pop me some corn in there with a biscuit or cornbread on the side, and a 32oz sweet tea or Mountain Dew and I'm set.

If only the KFC buffet had popcorn chicken. I could make my own, EXTRA SAUCY!

[#35 posted by Gilbert Wham , September 11, 2008 2:15 AM]

#28: What do you mean, why?

[#36 posted by ZippySpincycle , September 11, 2008 4:01 AM]

As usual The Onion has covered something along similar lines already.

[#37 posted by moonracer23 , September 11, 2008 6:27 AM]

The real creepiness comes from their description of the item. "A delightfully satisfying meal you will enjoy time after time, year after year."

Not only is it good, but it is also heavily laced with crack. You will never be able to stop coming back.

[#38 posted by saint_al , September 11, 2008 6:27 AM]

Hot barf sundae.

/will stick to Lemon Shake-Ups.

[#39 posted by adamnvillani , September 11, 2008 6:46 AM]

Along the lines of the FRIED CHICKEN DONUT SANDWICH and the FRESH FISH LIQUOR, I used to live near a burger joint that advertised SHRIMP SHAKES.

[#40 posted by ryan4isu , September 11, 2008 10:57 AM]

I've never had the hot beef sundae but at Kansas City's B.B.'s Lawnside Barbeque you can get a BBQ Sundae which believe it or not is actually kind of tasty.

Here's the link and description...sorry no pics.

http://www.bbslawnsidebbq.com/BBsFullMenu.htm

Bar-B-Que Sundae

From top to bottom this three-layered delight will satisfy any BBQ lover's craving. Hickory smoked Pit Beans, creamy coleslaw and succulent Pulled Pork - served in a Mason jar and topped off with sauce and a pickle, $6.59

[#41 posted by Anonymous , September 11, 2008 11:23 AM]

http://www.tfmo.net/hotbeefsunday01.jpg
http://www.tfmo.net/hotbeefsunday02.jpg

pictures from the Calgary Stampede a few years ago..
first ones of the sign, 2nd one is the actual creation.. and yes.. it was good.

[#42 posted by dizastor , September 11, 2008 3:23 PM]

hot beef sundae in nebraska...

I'm booking a flight right now.

[#43 posted by genericvox , September 11, 2008 7:40 PM]

Cow meat a la mode... only not...

I'm sure Rachel Ray would say, "Yummo!"

[#44 posted by doplgangr , September 12, 2008 12:02 AM]

hot beef sundae... you have to love this graphic description:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/overduebook/2807895358/

fried chicken donut sammich... it's alive! ALIVE!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/idiotjenn/1511985491/

poutine... somehow this looks disgusting enough that it must be really good:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/troyismad/215569985/

adventures in fine dining... yummo.

[#45 posted by mikelist , September 12, 2008 4:01 PM]

had poutine (it's french, i can spell it any way i want)in a macdonald's in canada, it was pretty good, although i try to avoid potatoes these days. probably good on french bread, i'm going to have to try that.

[#46 posted by Robotech_Master , September 12, 2008 11:40 PM]

Mmm, looks tasty. Not unlike a hot beef sandwich. (Toast topped with mashed potatoes topped with meat + gravy.) Mmmm. I want one right now. :(

[#47 posted by jjjj , September 13, 2008 8:41 PM]

fried spam on a stick. sounds good.

years ago, at the MN state fair, I had pork chop on a stick. And Milk from Rudy!

[#48 posted by Anonymous , September 14, 2008 5:47 AM]

Okay I am totally salivating and need to eat one of these things SOON.

I do like poutine but after one you need one more. Especially if it's got franks in it. And then you ask What did I DO to myself???

Which leads me to the obvious conclusion: That this thread is seriously missing a mention of NEW YORK STATE CURLY FRIES AND GRAVY (AND CHEESE). There, fixed that near-deadly careless omission.

For extra points I have a very important additional mission for you. At Cornell University in Ithaca, backwoods New York State, there is an undergrad housing complex. (okay at least there was like 18 years ago). There is a little truck which silently parks just below it in the middle of the night. After midnight. This truck serves the most absolutely AMAZING meat sandwiches I have ever had. They have names like Ra-Ra, Re-Re and Ro-Ro. Maybe the Ro was roast beef. And then there was the TRIPLE SUICIDE which like the others featured toasted french bread and much melted cheese and gravy, but instead (or was it in ADDITION to?) it had THREE GIANT MEATBALLS INSIDE. It was great. I would consider flying 10,000 miles and drive 5 hours if I could have another Triple Suicide or even a Ra-Ra, Re-Re or Ro-Ro. And you could tell the guy (who is such a genius he deserves to be a millionaire) to "run it through the garden" and I think he would add mayonnaise and lettuce to it. This was far superior to another legendary and no longer present Ithaca tradition which was midnight breakfast at the Chapter House.

Does anyone have any information about these sandwiches???? Please!

Matt in Tokyo

[#49 posted by Anonymous , September 14, 2008 5:52 AM]

Okay I answer my own post with this awesome article. There was no Internet really then so I'm glad it's still around and blogged into immortality.

http://www.ivygateblog.com/2007/02/tasty-ass-sandwiches-of-the-ivy-league-the-hot-truck-triple-suicide/

[#50 posted by Anonymous , September 15, 2008 4:03 PM]

Two words: pastrami burrito.