If you have never had a Maid-Rite sandwich, you are missing out! They are a loose meat sandwich - like a sloppy joe without the sloppy - and traditionally have just mustard, pickles, and chopped onions. I'm not a raw onion fan, so I always had them without, hence not adding them to this recipe either. This recipe is not an exact replica... it's missing something I just can't place, but it's a good substitution and I am happy to share it with you, especially if you've never had one before...
Maid-Rite Sandwiches
(Sorry, I found this mock recipe a long time ago and cannot remember where I found it)
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 cup beer or water
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
hamburger buns
sliced American cheese
sliced pickles
mustard
chopped onions (optional)
Directions:
In a large, deep skillet, cook the hamburger and break it up with a wooden spoon as much as possible. Once cooked, add the next 7 ingredients and stir to combine. Add a slice of cheese to a bottom bun. Spoon the meat mixture on top, top with pickles, mustard, and onions (if using). Place top bun on top and Enjoy!
One Year Ago: Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken
(Sorry, I found this mock recipe a long time ago and cannot remember where I found it)
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 cup beer or water
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
hamburger buns
sliced American cheese
sliced pickles
mustard
chopped onions (optional)
Directions:
In a large, deep skillet, cook the hamburger and break it up with a wooden spoon as much as possible. Once cooked, add the next 7 ingredients and stir to combine. Add a slice of cheese to a bottom bun. Spoon the meat mixture on top, top with pickles, mustard, and onions (if using). Place top bun on top and Enjoy!
13 comments:
Who came up with the name "sloppy Joe"? This looks really good, although I don't really want one at 7 am.
Yum sounds tasty and like it'd be a family pleaser! I've never had a real Maid Rite but if they're as good as these look I'm sold! Wonder if the missing flavor is celery seed, its used a lot in midwestern cooking :)
I've not only never had one; but I've never heard of it either. It looks delicious and I love the history you've shared about it!
I've never heard of these sandwiches but I think they look and sound ultra tasty!
Here I live in the Midwest and have never heard of this. It sounds and looks really great and I'll have a go at it. Too funny with the way it was named. Gotta' love the Midwest!
Not to be a brat or anything, but is it possible that the onions add a flavor that is the missing ingredients? These look and sound great as they are, girl. My husband would probably love them, especially if they aren't as messy as a sloppy joe!
I absolutely love these old-timey recipes with their quaint stories; and yet, I have never heard of this particular sandwich!!! Thank you for sharing it ... it's good to have you back again ... :)
I've seen the Maid Rite sandwiches on several travel shows but have never had one here in the south. I was curious about the difference between Maid Rites and sloppy joes, I guess it's the tomato sauce.
He did a great job with the sandwich. It is an excellent idea and process too. I haven't tasted but it is in my dish to eat list.
You have to boil the meat & make sure to steam the bun.
Growing up eating maid-rites you have to eat with cheesy fries and Root beer.
I have spent some time researching recipes for Maid Rites and have found that chicken broth and a tsp of vinegar add just the right touch.
I cook the meat in chicken broth. These are always on the menu when we do the family summer vacation at the Lake or Beach.
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