Description
Tender, juicy sandwiches bursting with seasoned ground beef, tangy sauce, and bold flavor. This classic American dish is perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 medium yellow onion
1/3 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 hot dog buns
Instructions
Chop onion into small dice
Grate garlic using microplane
Heat large skillet over medium heat, add beef
Cook beef until browned, breaking into crumbles
Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent
Stir in ketchup, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper
Simmer mixture 10-15 minutes until thickened
Let meat rest 5 minutes before forming patties
Spoon meat mixture onto warmed buns
Garnish with optional toppings like lettuce or onion
Notes
Use 80/20 beef for juicier texture
Carryover cooking finishes the meat
Monitor onions to prevent browning
Substitute turkey (85% lean) for drier texture
Store in airtight container up to 3 days
Pairs well with sweet potato fries, coleslaw, cornbread, or lemonade
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (2 hamburger buns)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg