Best 5 Loosemeat Sandwiches Ii Recipes

Indulge in the delectable Loosemeat Sandwiches, a culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors. Originating from Iowa, these sandwiches have gained popularity across the Midwest and beyond, captivating taste buds with their tender, juicy ground beef, nestled between soft, fluffy buns. The recipes in this article offer a range of variations to cater to diverse preferences. From the classic Loosemeat Sandwich, featuring a simple yet satisfying blend of ground beef, onions, and seasonings, to the more adventurous variations like the Barbecue Loosemeat Sandwich, infused with tangy barbecue sauce, and the Chili Loosemeat Sandwich, offering a hearty combination of ground beef and chili, there's a perfect sandwich for every palate. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the irresistible charm of Loosemeat Sandwiches, a Midwestern delicacy that's sure to leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LOOSE MEAT SANDWICHES

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Loose Meat Sandwiches are flavorful Midwestern loose meat burgers made with seasoned ground beef, Worcestershire sauce and onion, topped with dill pickles.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 439 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LOOSEMEAT SANDWICHES

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin
1 cup chicken stock, eyeball it, 1/2 a 14-ounce can or box
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
4 burger buns, spilt, or kaiser rolls, split
1/2 yellow skinned onion, finely chopped

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.

ONION LOOSE-MEAT SANDWICHES

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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

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup, undiluted
6 to 8 hamburger buns, split
Sliced cheddar cheese and dill pickles, optional

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.

LOOSE MEAT SANDWICHES

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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

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 -2 onion, chopped
24 dill pickle slices
mustard
8 hamburger buns

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

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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

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef round or 1 lb ground sirloin
1 tablespoon fat like lard (if meat is round or sirloin) or 1 tablespoon Crisco (if meat is round or sirloin)
2 teaspoons salt, just enough to lightly cover bottom of your skillet
1 onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
water, to cover
salt and pepper, to taste

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.

Tips:

Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor.
Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.
Cook the beef over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through.
Drain off any excess grease from the beef.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar to the beef and stir to combine.
Simmer the beef mixture for 15 minutes, or until it has thickened.
Serve the beef mixture on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Loose meat sandwiches are a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and delicious. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful sandwich that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give loose meat sandwiches a try.