Description
A classic Loose Meat Sandwich recipe featuring savory ground beef cooked with onions, garlic, and a blend of tangy and smoky seasonings. This hearty and flavorful filling is served warm on hamburger buns, perfect for a comforting and easy meal that yields six sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Serving
- 6 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: pickles, cheese, sliced onions, extra mustard
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Simmer with broth: Pour in the beef broth and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. The meat should remain moist but not soupy.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the mixture and adjust salt or pepper as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve the sandwich: Spoon the loose meat mixture onto hamburger buns and add your favorite toppings such as pickles, cheese, sliced onions, or extra mustard before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Make sure to drain excess fat if your ground beef is very fatty before adding onions and garlic.
- Use crusty buns or toasted buns for added texture and flavor.
- This filling also works well over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
