This delicious loose meat sandwich recipe is a simple meal perfect for busy weeknights. They are made from seasoned ground beef and served on hamburger buns. You can personalize them with your favorite toppings.
Quick and easy to make, these sandwiches are a delicious twist on a classic comfort food that your family will love. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Soy sauce can be a good substitute if you don’t have Worcestershire sauce. Garlic powder and onion powder can enhance the flavor if fresh ingredients are not available.
Simmering the mixture: After adding the beef stock, simmer the mixture until most of the liquid has evaporated. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect consistency: moist but not soupy.
Pickles, a slice of cheese and sliced onions are classic toppings. French fries and chips make great side dishes.
This recipe is similar to the famous Maid-Rite Sandwiches or tavern sandwiches. It is a simple but deliciously original recipe that has stood the test of time.
Spice It Up: Adjust the black pepper and add a dash of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor. Experiment with a little brown sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Yes, you can prepare the loose meat mixture in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in a skillet over medium heat before serving.
Absolute! When cooking the onion and garlic, you can add finely chopped peppers, mushrooms or carrots to increase the nutritional value and add extra flavor.
To add some heat, you can add red pepper flakes, diced jalapeños, or a drizzle of hot sauce when adding the spices.
Recipe for loose meat sandwiches
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the frying pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef stock and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. The meat should be moist but not soft.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the loose meat on hamburger buns with toppings of your choice, such as pickles, cheese, sliced onions or extra mustard.
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Recipe for loose meat sandwiches
This delicious loose meat sandwich recipe is a simple meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Optional toppings: pickles, cheese, sliced onions, mustard
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the frying pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in the beef stock and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. The meat should be moist but not soft.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the loose meat on hamburger buns with toppings of your choice, such as pickles, cheese, sliced onions or extra mustard.
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 24G | Egg white: 27G | Fat: 13G | Saturated fat: 5G | Polyunsaturated fat: 1G | Monounsaturated fat: 5G | Trans fat: 1G | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1G | Sugar: 4G | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg
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