Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 705kcal 35%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Protein 45g 90%
Cholesterol 140mg 46%
Sodium 1,100mg 45%

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

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Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich

Name: Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

Prep 15m

Cook 15m

Total 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.

Lunch

Dinner

Sandwich

Ingredients

4 servings

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