90's Television In My Kitchen

The new sandwich I promised to share with you today is more than likely not new to some of you. In fact, the sandwich itself isn't even new to me. I've heard of it many times, but have never eaten it, let alone made it. Many moons ago I heard the term "loose meat sandwich". For some reason it sounded so familiar to me. I researched it, found many recipes, but couldn't for the life of me figure out why it was so recognizable to me. I asked Adam if he had ever heard of them and indeed he had; but that didn't help me to figure out why I knew about them having never eaten one. It was one of those things that stays in the back of your mind for days, bugging you constantly. Then all of a sudden, I remembered! I can't even tell you why or how I thought of it, but Loose Meat Sandwiches were what they served at the restaurant on the show "Roseanne". Whew...talk about being able to sleep at night! It's crazy when something so meaningless can really drive you crazy! And what's even crazier is how once the mystery is solved how quickly it disappears from your mind. I didn't really think about these sandwiches again until that set of Crock Pot recipes I told you about yesterday. There was one included for these, but since I was already making the Southwest Mac and Cheese, I compromised, made them in a skillet, and they turned out perfectly. As we told Alex when he asked what they were "They are kind of like a sloppy jo without the sloppy. It still has a little bit of a sauce quality, but is much dryer than it's messy cousin. And the secret to deliciousness? Brown sugar. It gives these a slight sweet note in the background that makes them extra yummy. Thank goodness I finally figured out what my brain new all along...90's television could bring us something new and tasty to eat!

Tavern Sandwiches 
1 lb. ground beef
1/8 c. mustard
1/8 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. ketchup
Salt and Pepper to taste
Sliced Bread & Butter Pickles, optional
Diced Onion, optional
Hamburger Buns

In a large skillet, brown meat over medium heat, breaking it up as fine as possible. Drain if necessary. Add ketchup, mustard and brown sugar. Stir well to combine and allow sauce to coat all of the meat. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook 5-7 minutes to let flavors develop. Serve on buns topped with pickles and onions if desired.
*NOTE* If you wish to cook these in the Crock Pot: Brown beef, transfer to Crock Pot, add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Cook on LOW 4-6 hours.

Shared on Lady Behind The Curtain Jan. 9, 2013
Shared on Miz Helen's Country Cottage Jan. 10, 2013
Shared on The Country Cook Jan. 11, 2013

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The new sandwich I promised to share with you today is more than likely not new to some of you. In fact, the sandwich itself isn't even new to me. I've heard of it many times, but have never eaten it, let alone made it. Many moons ago I heard the term "loose meat sandwich". For some reason it sounded so familiar to me. I researched it, found many recipes, but couldn't for the life of me figure out why it was so recognizable to me. I asked Adam if he had ever heard of them and indeed he had; but that didn't help me to figure out why I knew about them having never eaten one. It was one of those things that stays in the back of your mind for days, bugging you constantly. Then all of a sudden, I remembered! I can't even tell you why or how I thought of it, but Loose Meat Sandwiches were what they served at the restaurant on the show "Roseanne". Whew...talk about being able to sleep at night! It's crazy when something so meaningless can really drive you crazy! And what's even crazier is how once the mystery is solved how quickly it disappears from your mind. I didn't really think about these sandwiches again until that set of Crock Pot recipes I told you about yesterday. There was one included for these, but since I was already making the Southwest Mac and Cheese, I compromised, made them in a skillet, and they turned out perfectly. As we told Alex when he asked what they were "They are kind of like a sloppy jo without the sloppy. It still has a little bit of a sauce quality, but is much dryer than it's messy cousin. And the secret to deliciousness? Brown sugar. It gives these a slight sweet note in the background that makes them extra yummy. Thank goodness I finally figured out what my brain new all along...90's television could bring us something new and tasty to eat!

Tavern Sandwiches 
1 lb. ground beef
1/8 c. mustard
1/8 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. ketchup
Salt and Pepper to taste
Sliced Bread & Butter Pickles, optional
Diced Onion, optional
Hamburger Buns

In a large skillet, brown meat over medium heat, breaking it up as fine as possible. Drain if necessary. Add ketchup, mustard and brown sugar. Stir well to combine and allow sauce to coat all of the meat. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook 5-7 minutes to let flavors develop. Serve on buns topped with pickles and onions if desired.
*NOTE* If you wish to cook these in the Crock Pot: Brown beef, transfer to Crock Pot, add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Cook on LOW 4-6 hours.

Shared on Lady Behind The Curtain Jan. 9, 2013
Shared on Miz Helen's Country Cottage Jan. 10, 2013
Shared on The Country Cook Jan. 11, 2013

Sandwiches at Very Good Recipes
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