Copycat Maid Rite Sandwiches Recipe
This delicious Midwestern comfort food is made with a mix of ground beef and pork. Copycat Maid Rite sandwiches are perfect for family dinner, kids-friendly and just one pot meal.
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon steak sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Buns, American cheese slices, diced white onions, pickles, and mustard for topping
Instructions
- To a large skillet set over medium high heat, add the chuck, pork, and onion. Break the meats and cook.1 pound ground chuck, 1 pound ground pork, ½ yellow onion
- Brown the meats and sauté the onion.
- While the meat cooks, dissolve the beef bouillon cubes in the hot water.2 beef bouillon cubes, ½ cup hot water
- Drain all except 1-2 tablespoons rendered fat from the pan.
- Add the bouillon and remaining ingredients to the browned meat.1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon steak sauce, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Simmer for 30 minutes. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a couple tablespoons of water.
- Scoop the meat onto burger buns, add any toppings, and enjoy. (For cheesy burgers, cover about ⅛ of the meat mixture with one slice of cheese and let it melt before scooping and serving.)Buns, American cheese slices, diced white onions, pickles, and mustard
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Notes
- Make Ahead: If making the filling ahead of time, let it cool full before storing.
- Browned Meat: To avoid greasy sandwiches, drain most of the fat off of the browned meats.
- Other Meats: For a healthier option, try making these sandwiches with ground chicken or turkey - they'll still be delicious!
- Adjust Salt to Taste: Add salt at the last step of the recipe to ensure the perfect level of salt to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg