Description
A classic American sandwich with seasoned ground beef smothered in tangy tomato sauce. This quick recipe delivers bold flavor in 35 minutes. Browned beef with thyme and breadcrumbs creates a flavorful, non-soggy filling perfect for weeknight dinners or game days.
Ingredients
Ground beef
Tomato sauce, 1 cup
Breadcrumbs, ½ cup
Shredded cheddar, ½ cup (optional)
Thyme, 1 tsp
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ lb beef at a time, searing undisturbed until browned.
Stir in thyme, ¼ cup tomato sauce, and breadcrumbs.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
Add 2 tbsp water per hole in the mixture if it begins to burn.
Toast buns, spoon meat mixture onto buns, and top with optional cheese before serving.
Notes
Use 80/20 ground beef for ideal fat content
Coconut oil can substitute beef fat for halal/non-meat diets
Stir in tomato sauce first to prevent bread crumbs from clumping
Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes for melty cheese
Let the mixture rest 5 minutes before serving for firmer patties
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg