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Loose Meat Sandwich

This Loose Meat Sandwich is SO EASY! Savory ground beef cooked in creamy cheddar cheese soup, piled on toasted buns for a cozy, messily delicious meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Family Friendly, Quick
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef lean or medium
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 10.5 ounce cheddar cheese soup canned
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 hamburger buns split and toasted

Instructions

Build Loose Meat Sandwich Step by Step

  • Start by finely chopping ½ cup of onion. Having all your ingredients prepped and ready makes the cooking process smooth and efficient.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onions. Use a spatula to break the beef into small pieces. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are tender, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
  • Pour the 10.5-ounce can of cheddar cheese soup into the skillet with the beef mixture. Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  • While the beef mixture simmers, split and toast your hamburger buns until golden brown. Toasting helps create a sturdy base that holds up to the juicy filling.
  • Spoon a generous amount of the loose meat mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the other half and serve immediately. Enjoy the melty, savory goodness!

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Can opener
  • Toaster or oven

Notes

  • Use lean or medium ground beef to avoid greasy sandwiches.
  • Toast buns to prevent sogginess and add texture.
  • Prepare the beef filling ahead and refrigerate up to 3 days for quick meals.