Iowa Maid Rites

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 6 hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain off fat.
2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Stir to combine.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. To serve, spoon the loose meat onto the hamburger buns.

Interesting Facts

• Maid-Rites are a classic Iowa dish, originating in the 1920s.
• Maid-Rites were served as a quick, cheap meal for hungry travelers.
• Maid-Rites are often served with dill pickles and mustard.