In the Midwest’s heart, the loose meat sandwich distinguishes itself from saucier variants such as the sloppy joe. Most cherished in Iowa, the sandwich is a hearty favorite plain in appearance but ...

If you're visiting Iowa, chances are you're going to come across the loose meat sandwich -- one of the Hawkeye State's most famous foods. How famous? It even made its way onto the sitcom "Roseanne." ...

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Philly is renowned for its cheesesteak. Chicago is known for its Italian beef. (Fellow fans of The Bear get it.) New England is famous for its lobster rolls. And Iowa? It's all about loose meat ...