Tavern Sandwiches
Submitted by chfoto
Loose ground beef simmered in a tangy ketchup-chili sauce with mustard and onions, spooned onto soft buns. This old-school Midwestern tavern sandwich is a 25-minute weeknight hero the whole family will devour.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
20 minREADY
25 minIf you grew up in the Midwest, you already know what a tavern sandwich is. If you didn’t, well, you’re in for a real treat.
This is the original loose meat sandwich: seasoned ground beef simmered low and slow in a sweet, tangy sauce of ketchup, chili powder, and yellow mustard until every crumb is soaked with flavor.
Spoon it onto a soft hamburger bun and try not to eat three.
It’s the kind of no-fuss supper that goes from stovetop to table in 25 minutes and feeds a hungry crowd without breaking the bank.
Kitchen Tips
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to cut down on grease, or drain after browning if using fattier meat.
- Simmer it uncovered for the last few minutes if you want a thicker, more concentrated sauce that won’t make your buns soggy.
- These freeze like a dream. Make a double batch and stash portions for quick lunches all week.
Ingredients
Directions
In a sauce pan, combine water, onion, ketchup, and chili powder.
Cook for about 6 to 7 minutes.
Then add ground beef, prepared mustard, salt and pepper.
Cook slowly for 10 to 15 minutes.
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