Tavern Sandwich

Name: Tavern Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
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

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.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready in: 20 min
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Dinner
Tavern
Sandwich
Maid-Rite
Loose Meat Sandwhich

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02 Preparation

Hydrate cullion cube or use 1 Cup of beef broth.
Dice onion.

03 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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