Loose Meat Sandwich

1. 1
   saute · ~7 min

   Brown the ground beef.

   1.Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.

   2.Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until browned (5-7 min).

   3.Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving the meat in the pan.

   TIPDon't crowd the skillet — if using a smaller pan, brown the beef in batches.
2. 2
   saute · ~4 min

   Add onion and cook until soft.

   1.Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the browned beef.

   2.Stir and cook until the onion turns translucent and soft (3-4 min).
3. 3
   simmer · ~6 min

   Season and steam the meat.

   1.Pour in the water and Worcestershire sauce.

   2.Add salt and black pepper.

   3.Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

   4.Cook uncovered until most of the liquid is absorbed (5-6 min).

   TIPSteaming the meat keeps it loose and juicy — don't let it dry out completely.
4. 4
   steam · ~2 min

   Warm the buns.

   1.Steam the hamburger buns until soft and warm (1-2 min).

   TIPSteaming gives the buns that authentic pillowy texture — toasting makes them crisp which isn't traditional.
5. 5
   assemble · ~2 min

   Assemble the sandwiches.

   1.Spoon a generous heap of loose meat onto the bottom half of each warm bun.

   2.Top with a slice of cheddar cheese.

   3.Add dill pickle slices and a squirt of yellow mustard.
6. 6
   serve

   Serve immediately with extra napkins.

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