Maid-Rite Sliders Recipe
This Maid-Rite sliders recipe recreates the iconic Midwest loose meat sandwich with juicy, savory ground beef, tangy seasoning, and soft slider buns finished with a glossy butter-mustard topping. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or game day spreads, these sliders deliver nostalgic diner flavor in under 40 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Loose Meat Filling
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp minced onion
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 beef bouillon cube crumbled
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Slider Assembly
- 12 slider buns
- dill pickle slices to taste
- 6 slices cheese halved
Butter Topping
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and minced onion, breaking the meat apart constantly until finely crumbled but not browned.
- Add water and crumble in the beef bouillon cube. Stir until dissolved and simmer gently, keeping the meat loose and tender.
- Stir in cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes until juicy but not soupy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place bottom slider buns in a baking dish and spoon meat evenly over them. Add pickles and cheese, then top with remaining buns.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Brush generously over the tops of the buns.
- Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden and glossy.
Notes
For the most authentic Maid-Rite texture, avoid browning the beef. Serve immediately while warm.