What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Food for Sharing: Iowa Loose Meat Sliders! If you’ve ever taken a road trip through Iowa, or are fortunate enough to live there, you’re already familiar with its popular loose meat sandwich found at local diners. Made of 100% freshly ground beef, the Midwest tradition began around 1926. Bypassing the form of a patty and omitting the sauce of a sloppy joe, what you saw was what you got—all loose meat. The steaming technique plus the combination of spices remain a trade secret. But if you’re willing to come pretty close, give this recipe a try. Just remember to hold the ketchup.
IOWA LOOSE MEAT SLIDERS
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Lea & Perrins sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups beer
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
6 slider buns
Sliced dill pickles
Minced onions
Instructions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add ground beef. Cook until brown and crumbly. Add yellow mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Stir in beer. Bring to boil. Add beef bouillon. Reduce to low heat. Simmer uncovered until all liquid is absorbed. Serve on toasted slider buns. Top with dill pickles, mustard, and minced onions.
I need these in my life.
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Oh, Michelle. They are sooo good. You must try them and see.🍔
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I definitely will!!! Have a great weekend!!
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These look great.
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Someone relocated about 45 miles from me in another State and opened a small diner that makes them. A wacky tradition is that people line up in the drive-through and cover the outside wall with chewing gum as they wait. lol It’s kinda gross, yet cool in its own way. 🤣
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I was gonna say . . “What? No traditional burger?” and then I read on and now Imma let it slide(r) because this looks amazing!
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You’re so forgiving. I like that about you. lol 🌟
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Let bygones be dinner is what I say . . .
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Bravo! 👏
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I’ve always wondered about “loose meats”. Even thought I’m from the Midwest, we didn’t have this in Indiana. Sounds tasty though!
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It’s kind of a thing, they say. 😍
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