Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

30m

This Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich recipe features tender, flavorful ground beef flavored with onions, garlic, and a variety of spices served on soft burger buns with melted American cheese, dill pickle chips, and tangy brown mustard. It's the perfect comfort food for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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2 tablespoons water, divided

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoons neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil1 pound 80% lean ground beef1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1/2 cup (120ml) homemade beef or chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG), optional1 yellow onion, grated (8 ounces; 227g)2 cloves garlic, minced4 soft burger buns, for serving (see notes)4 slices American cheese, for serving8-12 dill pickle chips (the thicker-cut, the better), for servingBrown mustard, for serving

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

724kcal

36%
Fat

30g

1%
Saturated Fat

13g

0%
Carbohydrates

56g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

56g

2%
Cholesterol

135mg

6%
Sodium

1,240mg

62%

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

Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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