Maid-Rite Sandwiches – Copycat
When I was a kid growing up in Minnesota eating at the Maid-Rite was such a treat. These days it’s hard to find a Maid-Rite restaurant but I love to make these sandwiches at home. Actually, my family says my Maid-Rite sandwiches taste better than when we have them in a restaurant!
At the end of the day, a maid rite sandwich is the quintessential comfort food. It’s a tasty combination of a beefy patty placed on a steamed bun with all the right condiments.
Not only is it a highly popular sandwich throughout the Midwest, but it has also become a phenomenon embraced by foodies and sandwich connoisseurs around the world. It’s a timeless dish that stands the test of time, sure to satisfy any craving for a juicy, tasty, fast-food fix.
What is a Maid-Rite?
A Maid-Rite sandwich is a delicious and unique sandwich featuring loose ground beef, carefully seasoned and cooked to perfection, then served on a warm, soft bun. This sandwich often includes various toppings such as onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup, allowing for a customizable and satisfying meal experience.
The Maid-Rite sandwich’s distinctive taste and texture set it apart from traditional burgers, making it a sought-after choice for those seeking a new and different flavor adventure.
Ingredients
- Lean ground beef
- Minced onions
- Beef bouillon
- Chicken bouillon
- Water
- Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce
- Apple cider vinegar
- Brown sugar

How to make Maid-Rite Sandwiches
In a large skillet, add the 2 tbsp water, ground beef and minced onion. Cook over medium heat until the ground beef is cooked through. Drain fat.

Add the remaining ingredients to the ground beef. Bring it to a simmer then reduce heat.

Cook on low until all the liquid has cooked away.

To serve, scoop meat onto buns. Serve with pickles, mustard, and ketchup.

Tools For This Recipe
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- GreenPan Frying Pan–GreenPan has the best frying pans, healthy nonstick and oven safe.
- Bamboo Spatula– Bamboo utensils help keep my GreenPan scratch free.
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Maid-Rite Sandwiches Copycat
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons minced onions
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 1½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon worchestershire sauce
- 1½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add the 2 tbsp water, ground beef and minced onion.
- Cook over medium heat until the ground beef is cooked through. Drain fat.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the ground beef. Bring it to a simmer then reduce heat and cook on low until all the liquid has cooked away.
- To serve, scoop meat onto buns. Serve with pickles, mustard and ketchup.
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