Maid-Rite Sliders

Here’s a classic Maid-Rite Sliders recipe—soft, savory, and full of that iconic loose-meat sandwich flavor from Iowa 🍔

Maid-Rite Sliders

Ingredients (Makes about 8–10 sliders)

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 tsp yellow mustard

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 8–10 small slider buns or dinner rolls

• Optional toppings: pickles, ketchup, mustard, shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the meat
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is fully browned. Break meat into small crumbles (loose meat style). Drain excess fat.

2. Season
   Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes to let flavors combine.

3. Prepare buns
   Lightly toast slider buns if desired.

4. Assemble sliders
   Spoon loose meat onto the bottom halves of buns. Add optional toppings. Cover with tops.

5. Serve
   Serve immediately while warm. Great with chips or fries on the side.

Tips & Variations

• Cheesy sliders: Stir shredded cheddar into the hot meat before serving

• Sweet twist: Add a little brown sugar to the meat for a subtle sweetness

• Make-ahead: Keep cooked loose meat warm in a slow cooker for parties

• Mini party sliders: Use Hawaiian rolls for a sweeter, bite-sized version

If you want, I can also share a copycat Maid-Rite sauce version to drizzle over the sliders for extra juiciness.