Loose Meat Tavern Sandwiches
These savory Loose Meat Tavern Sandwiches feature tender ground beef in a cheesy sauce served in toasted French bread, offering a hearty and comforting American classic.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 oven preheated to 350°F
- 1 cookie sheet
- 1 aluminum foil for wrapping sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3.5 oz white cooking wine
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 10.75 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
- dash of pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with butter.
- Season the beef with white cooking wine, minced garlic, onion powder, and a dash of pepper until no pink remains.
- Drain excess liquid from the skillet and return the beef mixture to the pan.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, condensed cheddar cheese soup, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Heat over low heat, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted, then cover and remove from heat.
- Slice French bread into four equal sections, then cut each in half vertically.
- Fill each bread half with one quarter of the meat mixture.
- Spray the exterior of each sandwich with non-stick cooking spray.
- Wrap each sandwich tightly in aluminum foil and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your preference for flavor balance.
- Add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy version.
- Store leftovers wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.