Description
A comforting take on a classic diner favorite with seasoned ground beef and a saucy finish on a soft bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Butter, for toasting buns
- 4 soft hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Brown the ground beef in batches, breaking it into small crumbles, then drain excess fat if needed.
- Deglaze the pan with beef broth or water, then stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes, seasoning to taste.
- Serve the hot meat mixture on buttered, toasted buns.
Notes
For a creamy version, stir in shredded cheese off heat. Try different sauces like mustard or BBQ for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg