The Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich
Transport yourself to Midwest nostalgia with the classic Blue Mill Tavern Loosemeat Sandwich, a quintessential comfort food that’s quick, savory, and delightfully satisfying. This iconic recipe features perfectly seasoned crumbled ground beef simmered with diced onions, tangy yellow mustard, and a hint of white vinegar for a subtle kick. Balanced with just the right touch of sugar, salt, and pepper, the savory filling is spooned generously onto soft hamburger buns and topped with crisp pickle slices for a delightful crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this old-fashioned favorite is the ultimate easy dinner idea for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve with chips or coleslaw for a true taste of Americana. Perfect for loose meat sandwich enthusiasts and ground beef recipe lovers alike!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Hamburger buns
- 8 pieces Pickle slices
Directions
Step 1
Finely dice the onion and set aside.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the ground beef to the skillet and immediately start breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon or spatula.
Step 4
When the beef begins to brown, add the diced onion to the pan and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and the onions are soft.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add water, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the mixture is moist but not soupy.
Step 7
Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.
Step 8
Spoon the loosemeat mixture generously onto the bottom half of each bun.
Step 9
Top the loosemeat mixture with pickle slices and the bun top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1035.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1455.3 |
| Total Fat 97.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 321.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4093.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 59.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.1g | |
| Protein 135.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 192.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1415.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories