Tavern Sandwich - or Loose Meat Sandwich

These Tavern Sandwiches (also called Loosemeat or Loose Meat Sandwiches) are seasoned ground beef and onions served on toasted buns.

I think I was destined to be a foodie. I should have known this when, as a teenager, my biggest takeaway from the Roseanne show was wondering what a “loose meat” sandwich was. Remember that? Towards the end of the series, Roseanne had that little diner that served loose meat (loosemeat?) sandwiches. I can remember thinking that sounded pretty interesting! I was like fifteen.

Of course, I'm the one who walked out of Twilight wondering what was in Harry Clearwater's fish fry too.

So when my friend, Kris, from Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies posted this recipe for Tavern Sandwiches I wondered if they were the same as Roseanne’s loose meat sandwiches. I mean, that’s what it looks like… loose meat. I did a little digging and, sure enough, they are the same thing! Or close enough anyway. Read more about these sandwiches here.

The onions loved this. They’re similar to a Sloppy Joe, which they loved. But they’re not ketchupy, which I loved.

I plan on making this the next time I have a bunch of folks over because everyone can easily serve themselves and, if you cook it in a crock pot, it will be hot and ready when your guests get hungry!

Here’s my version of a Tavern Sandwich (aka Loose Meat Sandwich or Maid Rite Sandwich). I don’t know if it’s traditional but I think a slice of American cheese would be great on these!

Oh, and I’ll warn you, they ain't joking when they call this “loose meat” because you’ll make a big ol’ mess eating these! But it’s part of the fun, I think!

Tavern Sandwich {a.k.a. Loose Meat Sandwich}
recipe adapted from Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies Crockpot Tavern Sandwich
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 10.5-oz. can Beef Consommé
12 hamburger buns, toasted

In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through. Drain fat.

Add ground beef mixture and remaining ingredients to a large pot. Bring mixture to a simmer then reduce heat and cook on low, covered, for 4 hours.

To serve, scoop meat with a slotted spoon to allow excess broth to drain off and serve on a toasted bun. Serve with dill pickle chips, cheese, yellow mustard or other condiments of choice.

Crock Pot Variation:
In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through. Drain fat.

Add ground beef mixture and remaining ingredients to a crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

To serve, scoop meat with a slotted spoon to allow excess broth to drain off and serve on a toasted bun. Serve with dill pickle chips, cheese, yellow mustard or other condiments of choice.

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