Maid-Rite

1. 1
   prep · ~3 min

   Chop the onion and slice the pickles.

   1.Finely chop 1 medium onion for cooking.

   2.Finely chop ½ onion for garnish and set aside.

   3.Slice 2 dill pickles into thin rounds.
2. 2
   saute · ~6 min

   Brown the ground beef.

   1.Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   2.Add ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon.

   3.Cook, stirring and breaking meat into fine crumbles, until no pink remains (5-6 min).

   TIPDo not let the beef sear into chunks — keep it moving and break it into very small, loose crumbles.
3. 3
   saute · ~4 min

   Cook the onion with the beef.

   1.Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet.

   2.Stir and cook until onion softens and turns translucent (3-4 min).
4. 4
   simmer · ~1 min

   Add the seasonings and liquid.

   1.Stir in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

   2.Pour in water and chicken broth.

   3.Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. 5
   simmer · ~9 min

   Simmer the loose meat mixture.

   1.Reduce heat to low.

   2.Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is mostly absorbed but meat is still moist (8-10 min).

   TIPThe meat should be juicy but not soupy — you want a slight gloss of moisture, no standing liquid.
6. 6
   steam · ~2 min

   Steam the buns.

   1.Place split hamburger buns in a steamer basket or colander over simmering water.

   2.Cover and steam until soft and warm (1-2 min).

   TIPIf you don't have a steamer, wrap buns in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds.
7. 7
   assemble · ~2 min

   Assemble the Maid-Rite sandwiches.

   1.Spoon a generous heap of loose meat onto each steamed bun bottom.

   2.Top with dill pickle slices.

   3.Add a squirt of yellow mustard and sprinkle with raw chopped onion.

   4.Close with bun tops and serve immediately.

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