Loose Meat Sandwiches

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4.2

58 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    291 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Loose Meat Sandwiches

Loose Meat Sandwiches feature ground beef cooked with Worcestershire sauce and seasoned with onion and garlic powders, simmered in beef broth until most liquid evaporates. The resulting meat mixture is juicy and flavorful but not formed into patties. Served hot on hamburger buns with mustard and pickles, these sandwiches balance savory, tangy, and slightly spiced flavors.

Description

The recipe begins by browning lean ground beef with seasoned powders of onion and garlic, salt, and pepper in a skillet without draining the fat. Beef broth is then added and brought to a boil, reducing to a simmer for about 30 minutes to concentrate flavors as the liquid evaporates. This results in a saucy, tender loose meat that differs from a traditional burger in texture and moisture.

These loose meat sandwiches are served by spooning the beef mixture onto hamburger buns. Pickles and mustard add contrasting acidity and sharpness, complementing the seasoned meat. The lack of formed patties gives the sandwich a distinct, crumbly texture that is easy to eat.

They are a practical homemade sandwich option where the beef is flavorful and kept moist by the broth reduction. The simplicity of seasonings allows the beef flavor to stand out.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 4 Hamburger Bun
  • pickles for serving
  • mustard for serving

Instructions

  1. Place ground beef and seasonings into a large skillet and brown meat, crumbling as it cooks, over medium heat until cooked through. Do not drain fat.
  2. Pour beef broth into pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
  3.  Spoon beef onto buns and top with pickles and mustard.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1sandwich Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 958mg (40%) Potassium 552mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 958mg 40%
Potassium 552mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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