Description
A hearty and messy classic featuring ground beef simmered in a rich, homemade smoky BBQ sauce. Served on toasted buns for a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tbsp butter, for toasting buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and sauté the diced onions until translucent.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles.
- Drain the excess grease from the pan, leaving about one tablespoon of fat for flavor.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and smoked paprika to the pan. Stir until the beef is evenly coated.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
- Butter the buns and toast them in a skillet or oven until golden brown.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American