Loose Meat Sandwiches (Tastee Copycat Recipe)
Loose Meat Sandwiches are a midwestern classic originating in Iowa. Try out this Tastee Copycat recipe for a flavor dating back to the 1920's.
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ½ Lb Ground Beef, 80/20
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Cup Water
- ¾ Cups Ketchup
- 2 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Creamy Horseradish
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium heat begin by sautéing onion for about 10 minutes or until turning translucent.
- Next, add the ground beef breaking it into sections and immediately begin stirring to break up the meat.
- Now, in a mixing bowl, combine all of the other ingredients mixing well to form a 'sauce' and pour the mixture over the cooking meat. Mix it all together and bring to a boil continuously stirring to ensure all the beef cooks down.
- Reduce heat low, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
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Notes
- I recommend using 80/20 beef as there is a higher fat content, helping break down the meat further to the fine texture of a classic loose meat sandwich.
- Don't get fancy with the buns here. The cheaper regular small hamburger buns are perfect.
- For a classic Tastees Loose Meat Sandwich, garnish the sandwich with two swirls of mustard and three pickles before serving.
- If you're serving the Tastee onion chips, whip up some of this Tastee Onion Chip Dip as well!
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg