Loose Meat Sandwiches (Tastee Copycat Recipe)

Loose Meat Sandwiches (Tastee Copycat Recipe)

from chickenfriedkitchen.com
45 min

Loose Meat Sandwiches are a midwestern classic originating in Iowa. Try out this Tastee Copycat recipe for a flavor dating back to the 1920's.

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 Lb Ground Beef, 80/20
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 3/4 Cups Ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Creamy Horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large stockpot over medium heat begin by sautéing onion for about 10 minutes or until turning translucent.

  2. 2

    Next, add the ground beef breaking it into sections and immediately begin stirring to break up the meat.

  3. 3

    Now, in a mixing bowl, combine all of the other ingredients mixing well to form a 'sauce' and pour the mixture over the cooking meat. Mix it all together and bring to a boil continuously stirring to ensure all the beef cooks down.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat low, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.