READY IN 40 mins

Loosemeat Sandwiches III

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"These are my wife's version of the famous loose meat sandwiches. They are pretty tasty and very easy to make." — Crockpot Carlo

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until brown. Drain. Return to pan with salt, pepper, and water to cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until water is gone, 15 to 30 minutes.
Serve meat on buns topped with chopped onion, dill pickle slices and mustard.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 24, 2006

i'll tell ya how to get 5 stars out of it. use chicken broth instead of water. after cooking the beef place worchestershire sauce and paprika in it too. also let it simmer for about 10 min to reduce down the chicken broth.dont put pickels on top put minced onions and some of the juice from pan. i promise its wonderful

—cbroy92

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 16, 2011

I hate to say I didn't find it very special. Will not make it again

—IMDEB1963

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Sep 14, 2009

After having made this recipe a few times, my mother suggested using liptons onion soup with the water. She said she worked at maid rite years ago and that is what they use. TRUST ME IT IS FABULOUS!!! We love it with the onion soup it really ups the taste!

—ravnmommy

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Apr 28, 2004

Almost need another star for this one! I grew up in Iowa and my favorite place to stop after school for a snack was the local Maid-Rite. These sandwiches are just as I remember those lovely Maid-Rites.

—CASHMAN

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Oct 17, 2006

Recipe as written would have gotten 4 stars, when you make one simple change, you can't give it anything less than 5 stars. Try this before you say, ewwwwww. Instead of water, use Coca-Cola, not diet, regular coke - superb.

—KIMINABMW

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Aug 14, 2003

Very, very yuumy!! I followed the recipe exactly and put them on super soft hamburger rolls and me and my hubby could not stop eating them!! Defintely recommend!! :)

—Aislynn

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Dec 24, 2003

These are the Real Deal!!! Just like we remember from our good old days in Iowa...Can't get them in Nevada,but now we can have them anytime we get the urge... So good they disappeared in minutes!

—KUMLA

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Jul 02, 2009

These are the spittin' image of the famous Made-Rites you can find in Iowa. Whenever we drive down that way, we always make a special detour just so we can eat these. How cool to be able to make them at home now! My husband requests these almost weekly. You wouldn't think something so "plain" would be so tasty - but they really are - and so easy, too! I like to serve them with parmesan-herb roasted potato wedges and a crisp green salad. You can also use extra lean ground turkey if you want to go the healthier route, instead of the beef. I saute the onion a little bit first to eliminate "onion breath". You can wrap the burgers in waxed paper if you want, just like they do at the restaurant. It helps keep all the good stuff in! Thanks, Carlo - your wife got it just right!

—WITZKEN

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Nutrition

Calories
356 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
24.2 g
8%

Cholesterol
74 mg
25%

Fat
16.3 g
25%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
26.6 g
53%

Sodium
994 mg
40%

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

Nutritional Information

Loosemeat Sandwiches III

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 356
** Calories from Fat: 147

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 16.3g 25 %
** Saturated Fat 6g 30 %
** Cholesterol 74mg 25 %
** Sodium 994mg 40 %
** Potassium 372mg 10 %
** Total Carbohydrates 24.2g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
** Protein 26.6g 53 %
** Sugars 3.6g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 3 %
** Calcium 10 %
** Iron 38 %
** Thiamin 27 %
** Niacin 85 %
** Vitamin B6 19 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 33 %

* 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.