Description

This recipe delivers savory, satisfying loose meat sandwiches with a unique pickle-laced mustard yellow twist. (It’s) a quick, comforting, and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or family-friendly lunches.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef
8 hamburger buns
0.5 cup dill pickles, finely diced
0.25 cup yellow mustard
0.5 cup onion, finely diced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
0.25 tsp celery seed (optional)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
1–2 Tbsp water or broth (optional)

Instructions

Brown The Beef: In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until no pink remains and the onion is softened. Break up the meat into small, crumbly pieces as it cooks (typically about 8-10 minutes).
Drain Excess Fat: Carefully tilt the skillet and drain any accumulated fat.
Season And Flavor: Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce (if using), and celery seed. Mix everything thoroughly to evenly coat the meat.
Introduce Tangy Goodness: Add the finely diced dill pickles and yellow mustard to the pan. Stir thoroughly until the meat is evenly coated with the vibrant, pickle-laced mustard yellow mixture.
Simmer For Flavor: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the mixture simmer gently for 10-15 minutes. This allows all the delicious flavors to meld and deepen. (If it looks too dry during simmering, splash in 1-2 tablespoons of water or broth to maintain moisture.)
Prepare Buns: While the meat simmers, lightly toast your hamburger buns if desired. (A quick toast in a toaster or under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden adds a pleasant crunch and prevents sogginess.)
Assemble And Serve: Spoon a generous amount of the warm, flavorful loose meat mixture onto each toasted bun. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious loose meat sandwich!

Notes

If meat becomes too dry during simmering, add a splash of water or broth. For quicker prep, use pre-chopped onion. Sweet pickle relish can be substituted for a different flavor profile. Use gluten-free buns or ground turkey for dietary alternatives.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 400 calories
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: loose meat sandwich, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal, savory, ground beef, pickles, mustard, family friendly, quick meal