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Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches that taste just as good as the originals, but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with organic ingredients.  These sandwiches definitely are not just an Iowa thing anymore!

Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches that taste just as good as the originals, but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with healthy, organic ingredients.  These sandwiches definitely are not just an Iowa thing anymore! #sandwich #maidrite #iowa #glutenfree #dairyfree #dinner #healthyThis recipe post straight up screams pride for my home state, Iowa.  When I think of corn, I think of Iowa.  And when I think of Maid-Rite sandwiches, I think of Iowa.  Maid-Rites are just a thing us Iowans love to eat.

Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches that taste just as good as the originals, but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with healthy, organic ingredients.  These sandwiches definitely are not just an Iowa thing anymore! #sandwich #maidrite #iowa #glutenfree #dairyfree #dinner #healthyNow before I get ahead of myself, I probably should not assume that everyone knows what the heck a Maid-Rite is.  In fact, some of you may already be lost just based on the title of this post.  So let’s break it down.

Maid-Rites are also known as “loose meat sandwiches” because that is essentially what they are.  They are made by simmering ground beef with beef broth, a few basic condiments, a little brown sugar, and some spices.  Classic Maid-Rites also must be served with pickles and yellow mustard.  It just isn’t a Maid-Rite without those two things (though topping them with ketchup is done quite frequently, too).  They are simple, yet delicious.  So delicious, in fact, that there is even a restaurant chain based off of this classic sandwich.

Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches that taste just as good as the originals, but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with healthy, organic ingredients.  These sandwiches definitely are not just an Iowa thing anymore! #sandwich #maidrite #iowa #glutenfree #dairyfree #dinner #healthyI have not eaten a traditional Maid-Rite sandwich in years.  Hello gluten.  But I was majorly craving them when I was a couple of months postpartum, so I made a healthier gluten-free version.  And guess what?  They tasted darn delicious even with all of my little swaps and healthy hacks.

Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches that taste just as good as the originals, but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with healthy, organic ingredients.  These sandwiches definitely are not just an Iowa thing anymore! #sandwich #maidrite #iowa #glutenfree #dairyfree #dinner #healthyInstead of choosing all ground beef, I used a mixture of ground beef and ground turkey.  I used grass fed beef bone broth and swapped out the brown sugar for coconut sugar.  Most importantly, I was sure to choose a Worcestershire sauce that is certified gluten-free.  Worcestershire sauce can be a sneaky place for gluten to hide, so be sure to watch your labels if you are GF.

Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches that taste just as good as the originals, but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with healthy, organic ingredients.  These sandwiches definitely are not just an Iowa thing anymore! #sandwich #maidrite #iowa #glutenfree #dairyfree #dinner #healthyOh, and don’t forget the mustard and pickles.  Diced onions on top are totally my jam, too.

Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches that taste just as good as the originals, but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with healthy, organic ingredients.  These sandwiches definitely are not just an Iowa thing anymore! #sandwich #maidrite #iowa #glutenfree #dairyfree #dinner #healthy

Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free

Yields 8 Sandwiches

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Ingredients

  • 1 LB of organic, grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 LB of organic, pasture-raised ground turkey
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 2 cups of organic beef bone broth
  • 1/4 cup of yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce*
  • 2 TB of raw apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp of coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp of fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp of ground black pepper
  • 8 gluten-free buns
  • sliced pickles, yellow mustard, and diced onions for topping

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef, ground turkey, and onions in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in beef broth, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, coconut sugar, salt, and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. Serve on buns and top with pickle slices, mustard, and onions.

Notes

*Be sure to check and ensure your Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.

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Healthier Gluten-Free Maid-Rite Sandwiches that taste just as good as the originals, but are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with healthy, organic ingredients.  These sandwiches definitely are not just an Iowa thing anymore! #sandwich #maidrite #iowa #glutenfree #dairyfree #dinner #healthy

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  • Tammy February 7, 2018, 9:56 pm
    Love the combo of beef and turkey. These sandwiches look and sounds SO GOOD! :D
    • ClnEatingVegGrl February 8, 2018, 8:23 am
      Yes, they work perfectly together! I hope you try them!

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