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Subject: Newberry's Mexican Hamburger From: Keith Date: 8/27/2019, 11:54 AM To: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com On 8/26/2019 8:52 PM, Keith wrote: Hello Uncle Phaedrus, I’m the Weeping Tea Cakes man from May, and I’m disappointed that no one has solved the dilemma. But they still might. I have another recipe I’m looking for: J. J. Newberry’s Mexican Hamburgers. Our J. J. Newberry’s (locally called The Dime Store) had a lunch counter a mile long, and it did a roaring business. They served what they called a Mexican Hamburger. It is like a Sloppy Joe, but not the same, not as elaborate. They served them just on a white hamburger bun with cole slaw, a couple of dill pickle slices on the side, and Lay’s potato chips. They were absolutely wonderful, and I would love to be able to replicate them. As always, any help you can provide is very much appreciated. God bless!! Keith Glasgow, Kentucky
Hello Keith,
Well, Newberry's was a national chain, but according to this site: Joy's Blog, the Newberry's in Glasgow, Kentucky is the ONLY Newberry's that served those "Mexican Hamburgers". Since that greatly reduces the number of people who would have ever known the recipe, then it even more greatly reduces the chances of finding the recipe now.
"The Bar-B-Que Pit" in Cave City, Kentucky advertises on their Facebook page that they have the recipe and that they serve the same Mexican Hamburgers. See: The Bar-B-Que Pit
They say: They are a simple loose meat hamburger with just a little spice, no onions or peppers, again made exactly like they did back when I was a kid at the Newberry store that used to be around the square in Glasgow!
Since you live in Glasgow, which is only a short drive from Cave City, you might go to "The Bar-B-Que Pit" and try one to see if it tastes the same. While there, you could ask about the recipe. They might part with it. If the restaurant is closed, you might find out the owner's name and contact him directly about the recipe.
Phaed
Hello Phaed, Thank you very kindly for the great information. I didn’t know that the Glasgow Newberry’s was the only one that served the Mexican Hamburger, but I’m glad to know now. I’ll call the Bar-B-Que Pit and ask for the recipe. All they can do is say no. I sure do appreciate the timely answer and your great help. God bless!! Keith ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jj Newberry Mexican hamburger Glasgow ky From: cc Date: 10/31/2024, 6:34 PM To: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com I saw on you site someone was looking for the original newberries dime store Mexican hamburgers recipe see the attached picture printed in our local newspaper for that recipe Attachments: FB_IMG_1730413692725.jpg 148 KB Mexican Hamburgers 25 lbs. ground beef 2 TBS salt 1 TBS chili powder 1/2 small can tomato puree Put about 1 gallon of warm water in a large heavy pot. Crumble the ground beef into the water. Cook slowly until it gets hot and then turn up the heat. Cook 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Put in containers and freeze. Coleslaw 1 large head of cabbage 3 large carrots about 1 cup of sugar 2 cups of mayonnaise or maybe a little more Grind cabbage and carrots together. Put in your container. Add sugar and mayonnaise.