What is a Maid Rite?
What is a Maid Rite?
In Iowa, Maid Rites are a staple. The Maid Rite is a tasty loose meat sandwich – but there’s more to it than just ground beef! This Iowa Maid Rite Copycat Recipe will teach you all the secrets to one of my favorite hometown foods!
Why is there no ketchup in Maid-Rites?
Traditional Maid-Rites from Marshalltown Iowa were served with only yellow mustard, pickle and onion. Ketchup was taken off the counters because the ‘hobos’ would take the ketchup to make tomato soup back when the restaurant first started. (A history lesson, who knew.)
Is there a Maid Rite in Rolla Mo?
Vicki, there is a Maid Rite in Rolla, Mo. I live in Rolla, and it’s been here since the late 50’s. This is the way I make Maid Rites: 1 pound of ground beef and 1/4 cup chopped onion cook in 1 cup of water — chopping to break up the beef into crumbles.
Do Maid-Rite sandwiches have Pickles?
Like all famous midwestern recipes, everyone makes their Maid-Rite sandwiches a little differently. Some people add pickles or pickle juice. Others used dried minced onions. Some add a bit of BBQ sauce. I like the version I’ve adapted to for our family best.
