Description

This Loose Meat Sandwich recipe is a hearty and flavorful ground beef sandwich that’s juicy and perfectly seasoned. Ground beef is cooked with onions, garlic, and a tangy mix of Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, then simmered until moist and served on soft hamburger buns. It’s an easy, nostalgic comfort food ideal for casual meals and family dinners.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

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
6 hamburger buns

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Instructions

Cook the 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.
Add Onion and Garlic: Stir in the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook while stirring occasionally until the onion becomes soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
Season the Meat: Mix in Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let it cook together for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
Simmer with Broth: Pour in the beef broth and reduce heat slightly. Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5-7 minutes. The meat should be moist but not soupy.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the mixture and adjust salt, pepper, or mustard as needed for your desired flavor.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spoon the loose meat mixture onto hamburger buns. Add optional toppings like pickles, cheese, sliced onions, or extra mustard for extra flavor and texture.

Notes

Use lean ground beef for less grease and a healthier sandwich.
You can substitute beef broth with vegetable broth or water if preferred.
Adjust the amount of mustard and vinegar to suit your taste for tanginess.
Adding cheese slices on top while the meat is hot allows it to melt perfectly.
Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.