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Title: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 05, 2013, 08:44:38 PM
aka B&G Burgers (Omaha), Maid Rite's (Iowa), Loose Meat Sandwiches (everywhere else) These are truly my favorite form of burger. Here's the ingredients....
 
Brown 2 lbs. of ground beef
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Drain, then add the following... (Just 1 pouch/envelop per 2 lbs. of meat)
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And..
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Stir it all up together, let it simmer for about 10 minutes..
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While that's happening, playtime with the my helper.
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Serve 'em up with some crinkle fries and a homemade root beer freeze and ENJOY! or DEVOUR!  ;)
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Thanks for having a look!


 
Title: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Chasing_smoke on September 05, 2013, 08:56:50 PM
Those look really great! I love this forum I've never seen those before. It's kinda like an unsloppy joe without tomato.


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
Title: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 05, 2013, 09:02:54 PM
Those look really great! I love this forum I've never seen those before. It's kinda like an unsloppy joe without tomato.


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

Exactly that! I like sloppy joes, but I LOVE these! When I was a kid, the A&W (root beer) burger joints used to have this style sandwich before switching to patties later on.
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: jamesnomore on September 05, 2013, 09:57:26 PM
Craig, those look great!

How's the paella pan on the kettle? Which one is that?  Bought this performer from a guy that used one of these but he wouldn't throw it in. Ever since I've wanted to get one.

(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i117/jamesnomore/0f480ae2ae44c60bbe40bfabd7847d9e.jpg)
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: zavod44 on September 06, 2013, 03:59:00 AM
I don't believe Maid Rites have anything in them other than the beef.  Maybe in Iowa they are a little bit more plain..... at least where my family is from.  I just told my wife this weekend we should try Maid Rites on the grill!   Nice job...

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Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: landgraftj on September 06, 2013, 04:05:16 AM
Old school burgers, nice job Craig!
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 06, 2013, 05:22:41 PM
Thanks for the compliments everyone! The Paella pan that I use is 11.5". It even fits my Smokey Joe's. I love it! I've done Sloppy Joes, this, fried rice, egg dish. This pan is a Godsend!
 
Brian, I haven't actually had the real Maid Rite's yet so you might be right. I've only had the old school A&W version when I was a kid and the ones found at B&G Tasty Foods in Omaha which is what I was looking to replicate and they're almost spot on.  You walk into B&G's and its like 1959 came and stayed. The root beer freeze's they have are to die for! This is definitely being added to my staples. Let us know how yours turn out, Brian.  :D
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Thunder71 on September 06, 2013, 05:52:38 PM
I've made 'Lipton Burgers' before, but never like that - will have to give it a try!

Thanks for the post.
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Aawa on September 06, 2013, 06:10:08 PM
Great looking cook!
Title: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Chasing_smoke on September 06, 2013, 06:17:00 PM
I bought the stuff to do this today. I'm thinking Sunday is the day!


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 06, 2013, 07:25:00 PM
I bought the stuff to do this today. I'm thinking Sunday is the day!


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

Let us know how they turn out, CS!  :)
Title: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Chasing_smoke on September 08, 2013, 04:35:08 PM
Craig these were a homerun! I made them the same way in the paella pan. I've never had them before but wow they are great! My new favorite style burger as well. Thanks for the recipe!


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
Title: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 08, 2013, 07:38:11 PM
Your very welcome! I'm glad you liked them! :)
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Thunder71 on September 12, 2013, 10:10:11 AM
Hoping to try these this weekend using my Weber Gourmet Griddle (b-day gift), think it would work well? I know my wife would be happy to see me use it. :)

(http://img1.wfrcdn.com/lf/49/hash/17331/5437040/1/Gourmet+BBQ+System+Griddle+Set.jpg)
Title: Re: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: sparky on September 12, 2013, 11:41:13 AM
I don't believe Maid Rites have anything in them other than the beef.  Maybe in Iowa they are a little bit more plain..... at least where my family is from.  I just told my wife this weekend we should try Maid Rites on the grill!   Nice job...

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Ya not much in the maid rites , i have heard they are just burger simmered in beef broth . I like the looks of Craigs better , think i will make some soon ! ;D
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: LightningBoldtz on September 12, 2013, 12:06:10 PM
Never heard of these, I am going to have to give them a try over the weekend.
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: LightningBoldtz on September 13, 2013, 01:08:11 PM
doing this tonight, only in a cast iron pan, pics later.
Title: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 13, 2013, 06:06:32 PM

doing this tonight, only in a cast iron pan, pics later.


Looking forward to it! :D
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: LightningBoldtz on September 14, 2013, 02:59:05 PM
My loose meat night.

Prepping the grill
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My little helper, had sirloin and round - wife demands it :)

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done
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On fresh baked bun, with a little homemade smoked cheddar, franks redhot and a touch katsup.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7399/9736747545_cf358062e8.jpg)

I had the leftovers today in a burrito, I really like this a lot
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: landgraftj on September 14, 2013, 03:23:12 PM
I'm trying these out tomorrow. Thanks for the easy recipe Craig.
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 14, 2013, 10:31:47 PM
Whoa, LightningBoldtz! Those look amazing! Nice job! I need to try the cheese on my next batch. Terry, let us know how yours come out.
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: landgraftj on September 15, 2013, 04:56:23 AM
Damn I may be making them inside...starting to rain and supposed to continue all day...
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Thunder71 on September 15, 2013, 10:33:33 AM
They are tasty! Thank you again for sharing.

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Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: sparky on September 15, 2013, 04:12:25 PM
Loose meat at the lake -

Sorry didn't have a big enough ci pan for 4# of burger :- , good stuff !
Thanks Craig !
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Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: LightningBoldtz on September 16, 2013, 08:00:56 AM
They are tasty! Thank you again for sharing.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/16/8ypu4a6e.jpg)

you used the griddle, WTG
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 16, 2013, 05:25:09 PM
I'm glad you guys like these! I'm getting hungry for some more just looking at the ones you guys have all done. Nice job guys!! Such a quick and easy recipe. My mother recently sent me a file containing a similar recipe that I need to review...
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: mrbill on September 16, 2013, 05:26:48 PM
not being derogatory(I've never had a loose meat sandwich), but texture aside(it's obvious from the pics. beef crumbles), what's the flavor profile like? tacos? sloppy joes? meatloaf? chopped bbq?
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 16, 2013, 05:29:55 PM
Good question.... to me its sort of a beefy, oniony....brothy type flavor. Definitely not dry with the ingredients used. Nice and moist. Another nickname for these could be UNsloppy Joes..... or also known as a "Tavern Sandwich" (I've never called it that) but here's Wikipedia's take on it...
 
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavern_sandwich (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavern_sandwich)
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: mrbill on September 16, 2013, 06:03:53 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavern_sandwich (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavern_sandwich)

based on the wiki link. seems like it's just beef and onion topped w/whatever. may have to try it based on the raves it gets.
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: jamesnomore on September 16, 2013, 07:52:45 PM
Made these tonight on the stove, I still don't have a pan for the kettle so I broke out the big all clad stainless. I gotta say these were tasty little morsels. The family was very happy. The only thing I added was mayonnaise on my buns. Everything is better with mayo. It also prevents the bun from getting soggy/

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Plated and very yummy. A little Mac-n-cheese on the side.
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Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: landgraftj on September 17, 2013, 09:03:14 AM
Flavor wise they remind me of White Castle hamburgers...they were so good.
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 17, 2013, 09:18:41 AM
Flavor wise they remind me of White Castle hamburgers...they were so good.

Did you get to make 'em Terry?
Title: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Chasing_smoke on September 17, 2013, 09:28:03 AM
This recipe is the hidden gem of the summer for me. I love them!


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Thunder71 on September 17, 2013, 09:41:14 AM
Flavor wise they remind me of White Castle hamburgers...they were so good.

Haha, I kind of thought that too!
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: landgraftj on September 17, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
Yes Craig I did make them, but it was on the stove because it rained all day :(

I'm sure I will make them again soon, on the grill this time!
Title: Re: Loose Meat Sandwiches
Post by: Craig on September 17, 2013, 02:10:39 PM
Yes Craig I did make them, but it was on the stove because it rained all day :(

I'm sure I will make them again soon, on the grill this time!

Doing these again tonight. Looks like I may be using the stove too here in Omaha... showers... :(