THE BLUE MILL TAVERN LOOSEMEAT SANDWICH
I've chosen to submit this recipe because the recipes found on this website for loosemeats, and on other websites, are not the original recipe. The loosemeat was created in 1924 at Ye Old Tavern-now Gus' Family Restaurant on 14th and Jackson St. in Sioux City, Iowa. Nowadays you will find the original sandwich served at Bob's Drive Inn on Hwy 75, LeMars, Iowa just a mile or so out of Sioux City, at The Tastee Inn and Out, on Gordon Drive and at Miles Inn on Leech Ave. among others. If you see a recipe for loosemeats that contains tomato juice-run! A loosemeat is a sloppy joe without the slop-so stay away from anything tomato-ey please! These little sandwiches are great for football parties, slumber parties, with a cold beer on a sunny summer day, or just anytime you want a real taste of Americana cooking that takes just a few minutes with very little cleanup. These are typical Iowa tavern fare. I loved these sandwiches so much when I was a kid and one day I ran into my Grandma's tavern and asked for my usual "tavern". They always came served with a thin sheet of restaurant paper under them. I was so eager I ate my sandwich half way gone before I realized I was eating the paper too:-) After cooking these in the kitchen they were transferred to a portable steamer. This is the original recipe for the little dudes that were served in the Midwest. I cannot account for changes or differences in flavor for other regions of the country, east or west. I learned to make my Grandma's version when I came to spend summers with her in Sioux City between 1958-65. She's the reason I've become a diehard foodie, a "from scratch" cook. My Grandma was a fearless woman who wasn't afraid to tread in unfamiliar waters. In so many ways food brings people together. I had no idea these little sandwiches would be so loved and bring such happiness to people. I've been so touched by the messages I've received from folks who've tried this recipe and then shared their memories w/me! Thanks!! And thank you Recipezaar for creating a place for us to come together and share with each other!
Provided by plantfreek
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Get out a cast iron skillet-they are the best for loosemeats-or other kind if you have no iron skillet.
- Melt fat over medium heat and lightly salt bottom of skillet.
- Break ground beef up in skillet and start crumbling it with the back of a wooden spoon-this is very important-the meat must end up being cooked up into small crumbles.
- Add chopped onion while browning meat.
- Keep working with the back of spoon to break up meat.
- When meat is browned, drain off any fat and return meat to skillet.
- Add mustard, vinegar, sugar, and just enough water to barely cover meat in the pan.
- Cook, at a simmer, till water is all cooked out-between 15-20 minutes.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat your hamburger buns-they're traditionally steamed for loosemeats-I like mine toasted lightly-do it the way you like it.
- When buns are warm, put yellow mustard on them and add some dill pickle slices-I put on lots!
- *If you start changing this recipe and using things like olive oil for the fat and Dijon or honey mustard for the yellow mustard, you will not get the traditional yummy taste of a loosemeat sandwich.
- Likewise, don't add any liquid smoke or Worcestershire sauce.
- Make them just like this the first time so you can sample the simplicity of this famous Midwestern treat.
- If you want to start making changes after that by all means do so but I'd like you to taste the original recipe at least once.
- Serve with homemade potato salad and chips or with my Easy Cheesy Potato recipe.
TAVERNS
Taverns are similar to sloppy joes, just not as "tomato-y;" I have made these for many church and work pot-lucks by increasing the quantities. For Zaar I cut the recipe down to 4 servings. I have had this recipe for many years and really don't have a clue where I first came across it. Works great in the Crock Pot.
Provided by kittycatmom
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, brown ground beef until no longer pink, drain fat.
- Over medium heat add additional ingredients to ground beef.
- Simmer a minimum of 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve on buns.
LOOSE MEAT SANDWICHES
Loose Meat Sandwiches are flavorful Midwestern loose meat burgers made with seasoned ground beef, Worcestershire sauce and onion, topped with dill pickles.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the vegetable oil, ground beef and onion to large skillet on medium high heat.
- Break the meat apart and continue cooking until the onions are translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire and mustard and stir well to combine.
- Serve on hamburger bun topped with pickles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 439 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
YOUR NEXT SOUP AND SANDWICH NIGHT IS BEGGING FOR THESE EASY TAVERN (LOOSE MEAT) SANDWICHES
If you've never heard of a tavern sandwich, you're in for a treat especially if you like Sloppy Joes. Tavern (Loose Meat) sandwiches are basically their cousin and we'll show you how to make this tavern sandwich recipe at home.
Provided by Krista Marshall
Categories Sandwich, Lunch, Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or skillet, brown beef with onion. Drain if necessary and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire, garlic powder and paprika. Add to beef mixture and stir well. Add beef consomme. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook 30-45 minutes, covered, stirring often. Serve on buns with cheese and pickles if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
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