Loose Meat Sandwiches {Maid-Rite Recipe}

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Karly CampbellPosted:4/21/21

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LOOSE MEAT SANDWICHES are a staple in our house! Such an easy and fun twist on burgers inspired by the Maid Rite recipe! The beef gets cooked in a savory sauce so that it has tons of flavor.

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I’m sorry. Loose meat sandwiches? I hate that name. We actually call these sandwiches Maid Rite Burgers after a burger joint in town that makes loose meat sandwiches.

Do you have a Maid Rite near you? Ever tried one of their burgers? So good!

But, whatever you call these, just know that they are utterly delicious. So much more fun than a traditional cheeseburger and there’s no worrying about firing up the grill.

These are similar to a sloppy joe, but without the sauce. (Speaking of which, our homemade sloppy joe sauce is phenomenal.)

I grew up eating these Maid Rite sandwiches and I’m raising my kids on them too!

Table of Contents

Ingredient list:

Ground Beef – We usually cook with lean beef, but use whatever you have on hand.

Hamburger Buns – these are also good on Hawaiian rolls!

Worcestershire Sauce – Adds tons of savory flavor to the beef.

Onion Powder

Garlic Powder

Beef Broth

Toppings – We usually stick with dill pickles and mustard, but any burger toppings would work here. You do you!

How to make Maid Rite Burgers (aka loose meat sandwiches):

Beef: There isn’t a whole lot of work involved in making loose meat sandwiches, but they are full of flavor! Start by browning the beef in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces.

Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder and continue cooking until the meat has browned.

Broth: When the meat has browned go ahead and pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil. This is going to add a whole new level of flavor to the meat! Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. The meat will be so tender and flavorful, but give it a taste and add salt if you think it needs it.

Assemble: When the meat has finished cooking you are almost done! Spoon the beef onto some buns and top with mustard and pickles or whatever your favorite topping is!

Tip: It’s worth the extra effort to butter and grill the hamburger buns on a griddle or skillet first before serving!

Leftover Hack!

Turn your leftovers into a burger burrito! Warm up a large flour tortilla, fill with meat, pile on french fries, drizzle with ketchup and mustard, add some pickles, and roll it all up like a burrito! Our kids are obsessed with ‘burger-ittos!’

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What Readers are Saying!

“Last week I was going through my Pinterest saves looking for something easy to cook for dinner. I came upon this recipe and I have tried many versions but I never found a version that I liked. Until I made these!!! OMG! Pure Awesomeness! They were so yummy that hubby requested them this evening for dinner and I was informed to make enough for one of his friends because he has been bragging all week on these sandwiches so we are having company for dinner.” – Paula K

Recommended burger toppings:

Cheese – Any variety you like works, but we’re partial to American on a burger.
Pickles
Ketchup and Mayo
Ketchup and Mustard
Salty, crunchy potato chips – Not a traditional burger topping, but this is how my kids eat their Maid Rite burgers and I have to admit that it’s delicious!
Steak Sauce

More burger recipes for you to try:

Turkey burgers
Buffalo chicken burgers
Double double animal style burger
Cheeseburger soup

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