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A sandwich with ground beef filling and pickle slices on a bun, served with crinkle-cut fries on a white plate.
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Slow Cooker Maid Rites

Loose meat sandwiches never go out of style and this slow cooker version makes them even easier. Perfectly seasoned and piled high on soft buns, they’re a weeknight win.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef browned and drained
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Soft buns for serving
  • Pickle slices for topping

Instructions

  • In your slow cooker, combine the diced onion, cooked beef, oats, salt, sugar, mustard, pepper, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce
    Ground beef, chopped onions, oats, mustard, seasoning, and liquid ingredients in a slow cooker, ready to be mixed.
  • Stir until everything is well combined
    Ground beef mixed with chopped onions and seasonings in a black slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours
    Cooked seasoned ground beef in a slow cooker, viewed from above on a marble countertop.
  • Spoon the warm, loose meat mixture onto fluffy buns
  • Top with pickles and serve immediately
    A plate with crinkle-cut fries and a ground beef sandwich on a bun topped with pickle slices, set on a red and white checkered napkin.

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Notes

  • Rolled oats help absorb flavor and keep the mixture moist.
  • These freeze well—just cool, portion into bags, and reheat later.
  • Customize with cheese, mustard, or chopped onions for classic diner flair.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 4mg