Maid Rite Sandwich Recipe
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon dried minced onion, optional
1 teaspoon beef base or 1 beef bouillon cube
1 teaspoon chicken base or 1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 pounds lean ground beef, about 85 to 90 percent lean
For Serving
8 hamburger buns
Optional Toppings
Sliced cheese
Pickles
Diced onion
Ketchup
- PREP SLOW COOKER: Set a slow cooker to High heat. Add 1 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon dried minced onion, 1 teaspoon beef base or 1 beef bouillon cube, 1 teaspoon chicken base or 1 chicken bouillon cube, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined.
- ADD BEEF: Add 3 pounds lean ground beef to the slow cooker. Stir well so the ground beef is coated in the seasoned liquid.
- COOK AND BREAK UP BEEF: Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Stir occasionally and break up the ground beef into very small crumbles.
- REDUCE LIQUID: Remove the lid and continue cooking on High for 2 ½ to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid cooks off and the beef becomes tender and finely crumbled.
- ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES: Use a slotted spoon to scoop the loose meat mixture onto 8 hamburger buns. Add cheese, pickles, diced onion, or ketchup if desired.
- SERVE: Serve warm and enjoy.
