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