Loose Meat Sandwiches

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5

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    304 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Loose Meat Sandwiches

Loose Meat Sandwiches feature ground beef cooked with onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard, resulting in a savory, tangy filling served on hamburger buns. The mixture is soft and crumbly rather than formed into patties, creating a classic diner-style sandwich. Pickles add a crisp contrast to the warm and flavorful beef.

Description

Loose Meat Sandwiches are composed of browned ground beef sautéed with onions and infused with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard, which adds a bright tanginess to the rich meat. The cooking process softens the onions and melds the seasonings, creating a flavorful filling with a loose, crumbly texture rather than a formed patty. This texture allows the beef to be piled onto plain hamburger buns, absorbing moisture without becoming soggy.

The sandwich is traditionally topped with dill pickles, which provide a sharp, crunchy counterpoint to the tender and savory meat. This combination balances the flavors and textures for a satisfying handheld meal that highlights simple, familiar ingredients.

Preparation involves cooking the beef and onions together until translucent and well mixed, then seasoning thoroughly before spooning the mixture onto buns. These sandwiches work well for casual meals or quick dinners where a lighter alternative to burgers is desired.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1 pound ground beef , (85/15)
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • dill pickles for hamburger
  • 6 hamburger buns plain

Instructions

  1. Add the vegetable oil, ground beef and onion to large skillet on medium high heat.
  2. Break the meat apart and continue cooking until the onions are translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Add salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire and mustard and stir well to combine.
  4. Serve on hamburger bun topped with pickles.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 439mg (18%) Potassium 351mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 439mg 18%
Potassium 351mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 100mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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