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The Hot Beef Sundae That Shocked America | Des Moines News
Step into Iowa’s culinary wild side with the Hot Beef Sundae — a savory, gravity-defying dessert that’s part mashed potato ice cream, part hearty beef stew, topped with sour cream, cheese, and a cherry tomato. Born at the 2006 Iowa State Fair to promote local beef, it exploded in popularity, selling 22,000 servings its first year. Now a state icon, it’s been served in Congress by Senator Joni Ernst, featured nationally, and even adapted for home cooks during the pandemic. This year, the fair’s beef brigade adds a pastrami burger and beef-tallow breakfast bowl — proof that Iowa’s got flavor…
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