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This image shows the completed Maid Rites sandwiches on a white plate, the warm buns filled with the seasoned beef mixture, ready to be eaten.

Maid-Rites Recipe

Maid-Rites, also known as loose meat sandwiches, are made with seasoned ground beef cooked until tender, served on soft buns with mustard, pickles, and onions. A simple yet flavorful classic, these sandwiches are perfect for a quick, hearty meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 244 kcal

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp repared yellow mustard
  • 16 hamburger buns warmed
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp distilled white vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and onion.
    This image shows the completed Maid Rites sandwiches on a white plate, the warm buns filled with the seasoned beef mixture, ready to be eaten.
  • Cook, stirring, until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
    This image shows the Maid Rites mixture being spooned into warm buns, ready to be served.
  • Drain off any excess grease.
  • Mix in the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and salt.
    This image shows ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and salt being mixed into the browned beef and onion mixture, creating a tangy and flavorful filling.
  • Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Serve on warm buns.
    This image shows the Maid Rites mixture being spooned into warm buns, ready to be served.

Notes

  • Brioche buns work well for a softer, richer sandwich.