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Loose Meat Sandwich

The loose meat sandwich is a comforting Midwestern classic made with seasoned beef, mustard, and pickles.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time12 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Iowa, loose meat sandwich
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 414kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • ½ white onion, chopped
  • dill pickles

Instructions

  • In a large skillet combine ground beef, water, yellow mustard, and sugar. Simmer over medium heat until meat is cooked through, breaking up meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust. Drain fat if desired.
  • Serve meat on buns with more mustard and pickles.

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Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg