**Loosemeat Sandwiches: A Journey of Flavor and Texture**
Indulge in the delightful world of loosemeat sandwiches, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its unique combination of flavors and textures. Hailing from the heartland of America, these sandwiches have gained widespread popularity for their irresistible ground beef filling, nestled between two slices of soft, fluffy bread. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore three enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic dish.
1. **Classic Loosemeat Sandwiches:** Experience the timeless tradition of loosemeat sandwiches in their purest form. This recipe captures the essence of simplicity, featuring seasoned ground beef cooked to perfection and piled high on toasted bread. A drizzle of tangy barbecue sauce adds an extra layer of flavor, while a sprinkle of chopped onions provides a crisp, refreshing contrast.
2. **Cheesy Loosemeat Sandwiches:** Elevate your sandwich experience with a generous helping of melted cheese. This variation introduces a gooey,?????????? irresistible element that takes the dish to new heights. As the cheese melts over the hot ground beef, it creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
3. **Loaded Loosemeat Sandwiches:** For those who seek a sandwich that truly lives up to its name, the loaded loosemeat sandwich is the ultimate choice. This over-the-top creation combines the classic loosemeat filling with a plethora of toppings, including crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and melty cheese. Each bite offers a unique explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palates.
Prepare to embark on a taste sensation as you explore these loosemeat sandwich recipes. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity, the cheesy indulgence, or the fully loaded extravaganza, these sandwiches promise to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience.
ROSEANNE'S LOOSE MEAT SANDWICH
Bring the Lanford Lunch Box special straight to your kitchen with this recipe from Delish.com!
Categories comfort food lunch loose meat sandwich Roseanne sandwich Lanford Lunch Box ground beef best sandwich sloppy joe
Time 20m
Yield 3-4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add onion, stirring occasionally until translucent and tender, 6 minutes.
- Add ground beef, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat into small crumbles. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once half the meat has browned, add garlic, Worcestershire and mustard. Stir until combined, and cook the meat until it is no longer pink at all.
- Pile meat onto one hamburger bun, top with pickles, and cover with the other half of the bun. Repeat until you have four sandwiches.
LOOSE MEAT SANDWICH (MAID-RITE COPYCAT)
The most popular item on the Maid-Rite menu, these Loose Meat Sandwiches taste as good as the Iowa-famous diner classic. This easy ground beef recipe cooks in just 10 minutes!
Provided by Meggan Hill
Categories Main Course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine beef, water, mustard, and sugar. Simmer over medium heat until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes, breaking up clumps of meat with a spoon.
- Drain the fat if desired (I don't, and it is closer to the original recipe if you don't, but you can if you want). Stir in onion and season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper).
- Serve meat on buns with toppings on the side such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, ServingSize 1 sandwich, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
MARTY'S LOOSEMEAT SANDWICH
An easy loose-meat sandwich. The beer gives it nice flavor.
Provided by MARTY B
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned; drain.
- Stir in beer, salt, sugar, pepper, and yellow mustard. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low; simmer partially covered. Remove from heat the moment all the liquid has evaporated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
YOUR NEXT SOUP AND SANDWICH NIGHT IS BEGGING FOR THESE EASY TAVERN (LOOSE MEAT) SANDWICHES
If you've never heard of a tavern sandwich, you're in for a treat especially if you like Sloppy Joes. Tavern (Loose Meat) sandwiches are basically their cousin and we'll show you how to make this tavern sandwich recipe at home.
Provided by Krista Marshall
Categories Sandwich, Lunch, Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or skillet, brown beef with onion. Drain if necessary and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire, garlic powder and paprika. Add to beef mixture and stir well. Add beef consomme. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook 30-45 minutes, covered, stirring often. Serve on buns with cheese and pickles if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
LOOSEMEAT SANDWICHES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and meat to the pan and brown the meat, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add chicken stock to the meat. Season the meat with paprika, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. When the liquid comes to a bubble, reduce heat to simmer. Cook meat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pile meat into buns or rolls and top with raw finely chopped onions.
LOOSE MEAT SANDWICHES
These taste like a good old fashioned hamburger. They are so good! We usually double the recipe and use the meat in Stuffed baked potatoes on the second night.
Provided by Mika G.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onions until brown and carmelized. Add ground beef and cook until brown.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder and beef broth to cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until broth is gone, 15 to 30 minutes.
- Serve meat on buns topped with dill pickle slices and mustard.
- *We steam the buns on top of the meat (with lid on skillet) for a minute or two to get them nice and soft.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 923.5, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 27.6
THE BLUE MILL TAVERN LOOSEMEAT SANDWICH
I've chosen to submit this recipe because the recipes found on this website for loosemeats, and on other websites, are not the original recipe. The loosemeat was created in 1924 at Ye Old Tavern-now Gus' Family Restaurant on 14th and Jackson St. in Sioux City, Iowa. Nowadays you will find the original sandwich served at Bob's Drive Inn on Hwy 75, LeMars, Iowa just a mile or so out of Sioux City, at The Tastee Inn and Out, on Gordon Drive and at Miles Inn on Leech Ave. among others. If you see a recipe for loosemeats that contains tomato juice-run! A loosemeat is a sloppy joe without the slop-so stay away from anything tomato-ey please! These little sandwiches are great for football parties, slumber parties, with a cold beer on a sunny summer day, or just anytime you want a real taste of Americana cooking that takes just a few minutes with very little cleanup. These are typical Iowa tavern fare. I loved these sandwiches so much when I was a kid and one day I ran into my Grandma's tavern and asked for my usual "tavern". They always came served with a thin sheet of restaurant paper under them. I was so eager I ate my sandwich half way gone before I realized I was eating the paper too:-) After cooking these in the kitchen they were transferred to a portable steamer. This is the original recipe for the little dudes that were served in the Midwest. I cannot account for changes or differences in flavor for other regions of the country, east or west. I learned to make my Grandma's version when I came to spend summers with her in Sioux City between 1958-65. She's the reason I've become a diehard foodie, a "from scratch" cook. My Grandma was a fearless woman who wasn't afraid to tread in unfamiliar waters. In so many ways food brings people together. I had no idea these little sandwiches would be so loved and bring such happiness to people. I've been so touched by the messages I've received from folks who've tried this recipe and then shared their memories w/me! Thanks!! And thank you Recipezaar for creating a place for us to come together and share with each other!
Provided by plantfreek
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Get out a cast iron skillet-they are the best for loosemeats-or other kind if you have no iron skillet.
- Melt fat over medium heat and lightly salt bottom of skillet.
- Break ground beef up in skillet and start crumbling it with the back of a wooden spoon-this is very important-the meat must end up being cooked up into small crumbles.
- Add chopped onion while browning meat.
- Keep working with the back of spoon to break up meat.
- When meat is browned, drain off any fat and return meat to skillet.
- Add mustard, vinegar, sugar, and just enough water to barely cover meat in the pan.
- Cook, at a simmer, till water is all cooked out-between 15-20 minutes.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat your hamburger buns-they're traditionally steamed for loosemeats-I like mine toasted lightly-do it the way you like it.
- When buns are warm, put yellow mustard on them and add some dill pickle slices-I put on lots!
- *If you start changing this recipe and using things like olive oil for the fat and Dijon or honey mustard for the yellow mustard, you will not get the traditional yummy taste of a loosemeat sandwich.
- Likewise, don't add any liquid smoke or Worcestershire sauce.
- Make them just like this the first time so you can sample the simplicity of this famous Midwestern treat.
- If you want to start making changes after that by all means do so but I'd like you to taste the original recipe at least once.
- Serve with homemade potato salad and chips or with my Easy Cheesy Potato recipe.
LOOSEMEAT SANDWICHES II
Very simple. I grew up in Iowa and I always thought these originated there. Serve on warm seeded buns.
Provided by CJA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain. Return meat to skillet, with soup. Simmer until heated through, 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 432.3 mg, Sugar 1 g
ONION LOOSE-MEAT SANDWICHES
With French onion soup, these sandwiches don't have the typical flavor of most sloppy joes. My sisters and I rely on this recipe from Mom on days when there's little time to cook. - Kathy Petorsky, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Spoon onto buns; top with cheese and pickles if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: Use an 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and texture. This means that the meat is 80% lean and 20% fat.
- Season the beef well: Don't be afraid to season the beef generously. A good rule of thumb is to use 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper per pound of ground beef.
- Cook the beef over medium heat: This will help to prevent the beef from drying out.
- Don't overcook the beef: The beef should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center, but it should still be juicy.
- Use a good bun: The bun is an important part of the sandwich, so make sure you use a good one. A soft, fluffy bun will help to absorb the juices from the beef and sauce.
- Add your favorite toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings for loose meat sandwiches. Some popular options include cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
Conclusion:
Loose meat sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect loose meat sandwich that will be sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give loose meat sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!
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