SCATTERED SMOTHERED SANDWICH (SALLYE)

By sallye bates
@grandedame

I cooked this today and think it is a pretty good replication of a dish I made in the 60's that was quick and tasty.

It can be served on buns as sandwiches or over rice or mashed potatoes for a main meat entree.

Either way, I think you'll like it. Sorry I forgot to take pix until the sandwiches were all devoured.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes

Comments:

17 Comments

Serves:

Yield 4 sandwiches

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

25 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb: lean ground beef
1 pkg: dry onion soup mix
1 tsp: sea salt
1 Tbsp: ground black pepper
1 tsp: garlic powder
1 medium: green bell pepper, finely minced
1 can(s): beef broth
1 Tbsp: cornstarch
8 oz: grated cheese (your favorite)
4 to 6: hamburger or hoagie buns

How to Make SCATTERED SMOTHERED SANDWICH (SALLYE)

Step-by-Step

1Place ground beef in mixing bowl and gently work onion soup mix, salt, pepper and garlic powder into the meat.

Remove stem, veins and seeds from bell pepper and finely mince.
2Lightly spray olive oil cooking spray into heavy skillet (cast iron is best) and heat to medium high heat.
3When skillet is hot, add bell peppers, then crumble meat mixture into it and cook until meat is "grey" stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Drain any excess fat from meat at this time.
4In same skillet, add beef broth to meat mixture.

Mix cornstarch with just enough water to dissolve and make a thin paste. Stir this into meat and broth mixture until well blended.
5Turn heat to a low simmer and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes until most of liquid is rendered down into a nice thick gravy.

Stir frequently to avoid burning.
6TO SERVE AS A SANDWICH:

Heat oven to 350º

Place buns on large baking sheet, tops and bottoms separated.

When meat mixture is ready, spoon over each bottom portion of buns, sprinkle with cheese and place in oven until cheese is bubbly.

Remove from oven and place top portion of bun over the bottom of sandwich and immediately transfer to serving plate.

Good served with chips and coleslaw.
7TO SERVE AS A MEAT DISH:

Spoon meat mixture over cooked steamed rice or mashed potatoes and serve with your choice of sides and garlic toast.
8ENJOY YOUR TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE!!!