 A tavern sandwich with cheese | |
| Alternative names | Loosemeat |
|---|---|
| Type | Sandwich |
| Course | Main |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Midwestern United States |
| Serving temperature | 33C / 91F |
| Main ingredients | Bun, ground beef, onions |
A tavern sandwich (also called a loose meat sandwich or loosemeat) is a sandwich consisting of ground beef on a bun, sometimes mixed with sauteed onions, and sometimes topped with pickles, ketchup, mustard, raw onions, and/or cheese.
Unlike a hamburger, a tavern's meat is cooked loose rather than formed into a compact patty. It more closely resembles a sloppy joe, without the tomato-based sauce.[1]
- ^ Peterson 2006, p. 137.