Description
These classic Loose Meat Sandwiches are packed with savory seasoned ground beef simmered to perfection and served on soft hamburger buns. Quick, easy, and family-friendly, they make a satisfying comfort food meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 recommended)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons steak sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the water, steak sauce, soy sauce, beef bouillon, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has reduced and the flavors are blended.
- Spoon the loose meat mixture onto hamburger buns and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Add American or cheddar cheese for a cheesier sandwich.
- Popular toppings include pickles, mustard, ketchup, and diced onions.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Serve the meat mixture over baked potatoes or fries instead of buns.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat with a splash of water or broth if the meat mixture becomes dry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
