Loose Meat Sandwich

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the Beef

   • Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef.
   • Cook the beef, using a spatula or potato masher to break it into the finest crumbles possible. This texture is key to an authentic loose meat sandwich.
   • Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains.
2. 2

   Drain Fat and Sauté Onion

   • Carefully tilt the skillet and use a large spoon to remove and discard all the rendered fat. This prevents a greasy sandwich.
   • Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion to the beef.
   • Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
3. 3

   Simmer the Meat Mixture

   • Pour the beef broth into the skillet. Stir in the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
   • Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring once or twice. The liquid should be mostly absorbed, leaving the meat moist and incredibly tender.
4. 4

   Assemble and Serve

   • While the meat simmers, prepare your buns by lightly toasting or steaming them.
   • Using a slotted spoon to drain any last bits of liquid, pile a generous amount of the loose meat onto the bottom half of each bun.
   • Top with a squiggle of yellow mustard, a few dill pickle slices, and a sprinkle of finely chopped raw white onion.
   • Place the top bun on and serve immediately.