Kansas Loose Meat Sandwich
Crumbled seasoned beef served loose on a soft bun, a simple, inexpensive Midwestern lunch counter classic found across Kansas.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 380 kcal
Equipment
- •Large skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- fat
- 20
- carbs
- 28
- protein
- 22
- calories
- 380
Instructions
- 1
Put the ground beef and diced onion into a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and break the meat into tiny pieces until browned.
- 3
Drain the extra fat from the pan. Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- 4
Simmer uncovered until most of the liquid cooks away, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if you like.
- 7
Spoon the loose meat mixture onto the buns.
- 8
Top with mustard and pickles. Serve right away.
Chef's tips
Break the meat into very fine pieces for the classic loose texture. Keep a little liquid in the pan so the meat stays juicy.
Storage
Refrigerate meat mixture separately from buns for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth to restore moisture.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Simmering too long and drying out the meat
- •Leaving the meat in big chunks instead of fine pieces
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