Texas Toast “Maid Rites” Recipe

Get ready to sink your teeth into a meaty masterpiece with this Maid Rite, a Midwestern favorite celebrated for its simple, savory flavors. Our version takes the loose meat sandwich up a notch by swapping the standard bun for a garlicky slice of Texas Toast, adding an extra layer of crispness and buttery goodness. Think of it as a sloppy joe with a flavor boost this 30-minute comfort meal is sure to satisfy all your savory cravings. "Mustard, Worcestershire, and a dab of brown sugar balance the umami of the beef and make this quite addicting. I can see why its so popular!" said recipe developer Julia Levy. "And its easy as heck!"

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground round (85/15)
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (11.25 ounce) box frozen Texas Toast garlic bread (8 slices)
• 8 ounces pre-shredded (farmstyle) triple Cheddar blend (such as Tillamook)
• Bread and butter pickle chips, for serving

Directions

Step 1: Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 425F (220C).

Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, stirring often to crumble the beef, until the meat is browned and no longer pink, and the onion is softened, about 8 minutes.

Step 3: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4: While the meat cooks, whisk together beef broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, soy sauce, yellow mustard, and black pepper in a small bowl. Stir this broth mixture into the skillet with the meat.

Step 5: Cook the meat mixture, stirring often, until the sauce has reduced slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 6: Arrange the Texas Toast slices in an even layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are crisp and lightly browned, but the centers remain soft, about 8-9 minutes.

Step 7: Use the back of a large spoon to press into the center of each toast, creating a well with a 1/4-inch border around the edges. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture into each well.

Step 8: Sprinkle each toast with about 1/4 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese.

Step 9: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the toasts are crispy, about 5 minutes.

Step 10: Serve immediately with bread and butter pickle chips.

Storage and Freezing

Store leftovers in an airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days. The meat mixture can be frozen for up to 3 months in freezer-safe s. When ready, thaw in the fridge and reheat on the stove or in the microwave. The Texas Toast should be baked just before serving as it does not save well.

Tips and Tricks

• Don't worry about the cheese bits that fall off the meat those crispy bits are delicious!
• If you prefer, serve the loose beef mixture on a toasted burger bun, like they do at the Maid Rite restaurant.
• Try different flavors of Texas Toast for variety, such as Pepperidge Farms 5-Cheese or Monterey Jack varieties.
• This sandwich is typically served with pickles (either dill or bread and butter), ketchup, and mustard just like a burger!

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 921
• Total Fat: 53g (68% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 23g (114% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 157mg (52% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 1528mg (66% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 54g (20% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 3g (12% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 10g
• Protein: 54g (108% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 4mg (5% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 480mg (37% Daily Value)
• Iron: 7mg (39% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 767mg (16% Daily Value)