Iowa Maid Rites
Discover the charm of Midwestern comfort food with these delightful Iowa Maid Rites—an iconic loose meat sandwich that’s sure to become a family favorite! Made with perfectly seasoned ground beef simmered in a flavorful blend of beef broth, tangy white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of sugar, this dish offers a savory-sweet balance you’ll love. Finely diced onions add a touch of sweetness and texture, while optional pickle slices and mustard provide the perfect finish. Served on soft hamburger buns, these sandwiches are quick and easy, ready in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Satisfy your craving for classic, no-fuss comfort food with this authentic taste of Iowa!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (85% lean)
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Soft hamburger buns
- as desired Pickle slices (optional)
- as desired Yellow mustard (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
After 2–3 minutes, add the finely diced onion and continue to cook until the ground beef is fully browned and the onion is softened, about 6–8 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return it to the heat.
Add the beef broth, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated but the meat mixture is still moist.
Taste the meat mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Spoon the seasoned loose meat onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun.
Top with pickle slices and mustard if desired, then place the top bun on each sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.9 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.3 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 305 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 3182 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.8 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1564 mg | 33% | |
*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.
