Nuways Aka Maid Rites Recipes

If you're anywhere from the midwest, you will be familiar with these "loose meat" sandwiches. I spent years looking for a recipe that duplicates what I remember eating while growing up. After much experimenting, my sisters and I finally declare this recipe as IT. I hope you think so too! UPDATE: I spent an afternoon with my Mom at the original Nuway location down on East Douglas in Wichita, KS and was able to refine the recipe a bit more after talking to someone who had worked there for years. I've adjusted the recipe to reflect the information I was given, to be more precise. I found they cook the meat at a high heat in a cast iron cooker, then hold it at around 200 degrees to serve the lunch crowd. I was told there is no seasoning in the meat, but that all the flavor is what is on the bun. I made these again to test that theory, and realized the dill pickles are salty enough that you don't need any extra seasoning. I orginally had counted the "holding" time and realized this actually only takes minutes to cook. Sometimes the best things are ultimately simple! These are the Real Deal.

Provided by Claire de Luna

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 78.6, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 19.7

I came up with my own version of Iowa MaidRites which also are called 'loose meat' sandwiches. Very versatile, leftover beef can be used for spaghetti or taco filling, or it can be frozen for later use.

Provided by Janet Stanislav Hein

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     Hamburgers

Time 2h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 748.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

A family favorite- I ate these growing up in the 1960's. My mother called them Maid-Rites but they are a cross between a Maid-Rite and a Sloppy Joe. I've tried many similar recipes over the years but keep coming back to this one. My kids say it's the best one and I have to agree. Savory, juicy, simple and fast. What more could you ask for?

Provided by Karen R.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 630.7, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 26.1

Traditional Maid-Rites from Marshalltown Iowa were served with only yellow mustard, pickle and onion. Ketchup was taken off the counters because the 'hobos' would take the ketchup to make tomato soup back when the restaurant first started. (A history lesson, who knew.) Here's the copycat version of maid-rites.

Provided by Sean and Janel

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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