Experience a delicious twist on an American classic with these "Better Than Maid Rite Sandwiches," a hearty and flavorful take on the beloved loose meat sandwich. This easy recipe elevates the traditional ground beef filling with a rich blend of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar for just the right balance of savory and tangy. Finely chopped onions meld seamlessly into the seasoned meat, creating a filling that's both juicy and loaded with flavor. Served on soft hamburger buns, topped with crunchy dill pickle slices and optionally garnished with yellow mustard, these sandwiches are perfect for casual dinners, game-day gatherings, or family meals. Ready in just 35 minutes, including prep and cooking time, this recipe yields six irresistibly satisfying sandwiches that are sure to become a new household favorite.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.
Cook the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, leaving a small amount to cook the onions.
Add the finely chopped yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix everything evenly into the beef and onion mixture.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick and flavorful.
Toast or warm the hamburger buns if desired.
Spoon the finished beef mixture onto the bottom halves of the hamburger buns.
Top with dill pickle slices and a drizzle of yellow mustard if desired.
Place the top halves of the buns over the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Calories |
52 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.