Thursday, June 11, 2009

MaidRites vs. Taverns...?? Everyone wins!

This is perhaps the best tasting sandwich to ever come out of the Midwest. People call them Maid Rites in Iowa (google them), I'll call them "Taverns" on here.
They're a leaner, cleaner, less tomato-ish version of the old school Sloppy Joe. Served on freshly baked buns with a squirt of mustard, a couple of pickles, and a handful of potato chips--it's the perfect summer time meal.

See for yourself what it's all about...




  • 3-1/2 pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • ½ cup celery finely sliced into “moons”

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

  • 2 cups beef broth or stock (SWANSONS is good)

  • Soft, fresh hamburger rolls (I use WONDER for these)

  • Dill pickle slices & mustard-for toppings


In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain well.
Place browned, drained beef into CROCK POT.
Add: onion, celery, ketchup, chili powder, mustard, salt and broth.
Stir well.
Cover & cook on LOW for 8~12 hours. Serve on rolls or cover and refrigerate until the next day. (Freeze, after cooled, for up to 2 months.)