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Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich with chips on a white plate.

Copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich

Jenn Allen
So easy and ready in minutes, this copycat Maid-Rite Loose Meat Sandwich is better than the real thing! If you're craving this hearty regional specialty, make it at home today!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef  I like using 80/20 for flavor and fat I like using 80/20 for flavor and fat
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon Maggi sauce optional but adds so much flavor and umami
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 bakery fresh buns
  • dill pickles

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
  • Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, Maggi Sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the meat is tender.
  • Toast the bakery fresh buns in a separate pan or under the broiler until lightly browned.
  • Spoon the loose meat mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.
  • Top with dill pickles or your favorite toppings and place the other half of the bun on top.
  • Dig in!

Notes

Tried-And-True Tips

  • Using 80/20 ground beef ensures a good balance of flavor and moisture.
  • Feel free to add your favorite toppings like cheese, onions, or ketchup for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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