Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil
• 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup (120ml) homemade beef or chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG), optional
• 1 yellow onion, grated (8 ounces; 227g)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 soft burger buns, for serving (see notes)
• 4 slices American cheese, for serving
• 8-12 dill pickle chips (the thicker-cut, the better), for serving
• Brown mustard, for serving

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