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Iowa Maid-Rites

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"I came up with my own version of Iowa MaidRites which also are called 'loose meat' sandwiches. Very versatile, leftover beef can be used for spaghetti or taco filling, or it can be frozen for later use." — VADA61

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Original recipe makes 15 servings Change Servings

4 pounds ground beef
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

1 1/2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed French onion soup
16 hamburger buns, split

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Directions

Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned, crumbling even more as it cooks. Drain off the grease. Stir in the onion soup mix and French onion soup. Cover, and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, or you may transfer to a slow cooker for this part.
To serve, spoon onto hamburger buns like a sloppy Joe.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 2 hrs
READY IN 2 hrs 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 13, 2008

Although it is a good maid rite recipe, it doesn't come close to the Maid Rites served here in my area. I am located in the Quad City area...famous for Maid Rites. Substitute the onion soup mix and french onion soup for chicken broth and add minced onion.

—Sande McAtee

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 17, 2008

This is okay, but not the recipe for maid-rites. Cook 1 1/2# ground beef with 1 small onion chopped fine. Drain fat and then add seasoned salt, 1 chicken bouillon cube and about 1/4 cup water. Cook for at least 30 minutes over low heat, adding more water if needed. Then turn heat up the last few minutes to evaporate extra liquid. This will get you so much closer to the real thing!

—Jordan

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Feb 16, 2005

Growing up in Iowa and a big fan of the original Maid-Rite I have been searching long and hard for a recipe that would do them justice. My search is over this ios down home comfort food at it's finest. Try it you will not be disappointed.

—DAVIDACKLEY

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Feb 23, 2006

I'm sorry- but I live in Iowa, and these are not like the maid rites I know. Still it was a good loose meat sandwich- but not the maid rite flavor I was expecting. My mom is a manager at a maid rite, and I asked her if this was even close- and it isn't, although she wouldn't tell me anymore than that.

—brookealyson

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Dec 13, 2006

These were really great. I wasn't clear on adding water or, not to the recipe if I used a slow cooker? I did, and they had too much liquid. Does anyone know about this? They were even better the second time around because four pounds of meat is quite alot for a small family and the liquid absorbed. Adding salt, if your diet allows it also made it tastier.

—vic5

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Feb 02, 2006

This was wonderful! I grew up in Iowa and remember Maidrites well. I used one can only of French onion soup, and added 1/2 cup water. My boyfriend & a friend ate almost all of it, I was lucky I got one sandwich but it was perfect. Very easy and tastes great!

—Jen

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Jan 04, 2011

For those who have brought up it in the revies that this doesn't come close to a "real" maidrite...if you read in my description it wasn't billed as being "authentic" but my OWN version. Just to clear up any confusion you might have. Thanks!

—VADA61

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Mar 10, 2006

I have never had an Iowa Maid-Rites... so I cannot compare them to that. However, THIS sandwich was extremely tasty. I am single, so I made it as is and then I am about to freeze it. Later, with a little diced tomato and chiles, a great little nacho plate. I love it! GREAT JOB!

—dcraft

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Nutrition

Calories
367 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
26.8 g
9%

Cholesterol
75 mg
25%

Fat
17 g
26%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
25 g
50%

Sodium
748 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Iowa Maid-Rites

Serving Size: 1/15 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 367
Calories from Fat: 153

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 26 %
Saturated Fat 6.3g 31 %
Cholesterol 75mg 25 %
Sodium 748mg 30 %
** Potassium 314mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 26.8g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 25g 50 %
** Sugars 1.3g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 36 %
** Thiamin 26 %
** Niacin 80 %
** Vitamin B6 14 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 28 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.