SANDWICH ESSENTIALS: ITALIAN LOOSE MEAT

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I actually started out making some traditional Mid-West loose meat sandwiches and decided to take it in a different direction. I came up with an Italian loose meat sandwich, and the results were surprisingly tasty. I am making these as sliders; however, you could use regular hamburger buns. You will get 4 regular burgers, or 7...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 Tbsp dehydrated onions
1/4 c beef stock, not broth, really hot
1/2 lb ground beef, lean (80/20)
1/2 lb italian sausage, mild or hot, your choice
1/2 c pizza or spaghetti sauce, your choice
2 oz colby, or cheddar cheese, shredded
2 oz mozzarella cheese
DRY SPICES
1/2 tsp salt, kosher variety, or to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
1/4 tsp ground savory
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
4 regular hamburger buns, or 7 - 8 slider buns

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. To make this recipe, you will need a skillet to cook the meat, and a rimmed baking sheet (preferable parchment lined).
  • 3. The Meat If you can get freshly ground meat, go for it. The reason I mention this is because when it is freshly ground, it is not so packed together, like the stuff you get in the cellophane-wrapped styrofoam containers and makes it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
  • 4. If you are using regular hamburger buns this recipe will make 4 sandwiches. If you only need two, cut the ingredients in half. Or, if you are going solo, use just a quarter of the ingredients. However, in the end this is not about precise measurements; it is about what you like. I am using small slider buns, so I got 7 sliders.
  • 5. This recipe can be frozen for 4 - 6 months and defrosted when you get the craving.
  • 6. If you do not have beef stock for the dehydrated onions, no worries. Just use hot water. No dehydrated onions; just use some chopped onions and skip the beef stock.
  • 7. This is the sauce I am using for this recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/italian-essentials-awesome-pizza-sauce.html?r=1
  • 8. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 9. Add the dehydrated onions into a small bowl, and cover with the hot beef broth.
  • 10. Add the ground beef, and Italian sausage to a skillet over medium heat.
  • 11. Cook until the meat begins to lose it red color, then add the dry spices, and simmer and stir for about 3 minutes.
  • 12. Add the sauce, onions, and colby or cheddar cheese.
  • 13. Incorporate the ingredients, then turn the burner down to low, low, cover, and let slowly simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • 14. While the meat is simmering, place a rack in the upper position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c)
  • 15. I am using slider buns, so I used a paring knife to cut out the center section of the buns. If you are using regular hamburger buns, just have them at the ready.
  • 16. Place the buns on a baking sheet, preferable parchment lined, and add the meat mixture, and top with the mozzarella.
  • 17. Place in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and brown in spots, about 9 - 11 minutes.
  • 18. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 19. Serve while nice and hot with come chips, maybe a pickle chip, or whatever you choose. Enjoy.
  • 20. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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