Name: Iowa Maid-Rite Sloppy Burger (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground beef; 1 medium Yellow onion-finely chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/4 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Onion powder; 1/4 cup Water; 4 Hamburger buns

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A classic, no-frills version of the iconic Iowa Maid-Rite, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 8

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Beef
1 pound 450 g Ground beef
Onion
1 medium 150 g Yellow onion-finely chopped
Seasoning
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Onion powder
Liquid
cup 60 mL Water
Buns
4 4 Hamburger buns

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large skillet, brown the Beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
Drain off any excess grease.
Add the Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the Seasoning and Liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the mixture is slightly thickened.
Serve hot on Hamburger Buns.