The Maid-Rite

One of our favorite spots for a delicious meal was the Maid-Rite, located at 5815 Calumet Avenue in Hammond.
Everyone has their own story about how they liked to order their Maid-Rite. You could order it with with
M and P (mustard and paper-thin pickles) and before you knew it, the loose meat taste-treat sat in front of you.
When you walked in, the aroma would start you salivating and this Pavlovian classical conditioning would continue
throughout the meal!

Milk shakes and malted milks were concocted and blended to your specifications. Add the french-fries,
and life was complete!

Although our Maid-Rite restaurant in Hammond has long since closed, you can prepare your own Maid-Rite meal in the privacy of your own home. This recipe will bring back wonderful memories of Maid-Rite hamburgers... just remember to steam the buns!

MAID-RITE STYLE LOOSE MEAT SANDWICHES

1-1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Crumble beef in skillet and brown over medium to medium-low heat;
add onion and cook until onion begins to turn clear. Drain off fat.
Meat should be very crumbly. Add broth and cook down until juice is almost gone.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Disclaimer: We've been asked by the attorneys for the Maid-Rite Corporation,
to include this disclaimer, informing people to the effect that we are not
affiliated with the Maid-Rite organization.

"...make clear that your website is not endorsed or in any way affiliated
with Maid-Rite Corporation or its chain of franchised restaurants.
We thank you in advance for your effort to respect Maid-Rite's rights and prevent any confusion."

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The information here is presented only for historical and educational purposes.
Now get back to eating your sandwich!