Recipe Details

Tavern Sandwich

A delicacy from Iowa, the Tavern Sandwich (aka Maid-Rite or Loose Meat Sandwich) closely resembles a sloppy joe, without the tomato-based sauce. Featured on the old TV show Roseanne, which was based on a real-life restaurant called Canteen Lunch in the Alley in Ottumwa, Iowa.

  • Rating :

  • Prep Time : 5 Mins

  • Cook Time : 15 Mins

  • Ready In : 20 Mins

  • Category : Dinner

  • Tags : Dinner, Tavern, Sandwich, Maid-Rite, Loose Meat Sandwhich

Planning:

Ingredients

  • - 2 lbs of fresh ground beef, I like 80/20 or even a touch leaner

  • - 1 beef bullion cube, hydrated in 1 C of hot water

  • - 2 tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce

  • - 2 tbsp of yellow mustard

  • - 1 Onion

  • - 2 tbsp butter



Preparation:

  • 1. Hydrate cullion cube or use 1 Cup of beef broth.

  • 2. Dice onion.

Set your griddle to medium heat (~400F)


Performance

Oil the griddle, griddle first the beef for about 8 minutes, flipping to brown. Place onions and butter separately to brown. Then mix in everything together, adding the liquid ingredients. Let simmer till sauce is thick and reduced about 3 mins. Return to sheet tray. Serve on soft, warm buns.


Enjoy!

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