Wimpies
Get ready to savor the nostalgic comfort of Wimpies, a quick and easy ground beef recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This hearty dish features savory browned beef paired with a tangy-sweet sauce made from pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Infused with the subtle bite of diced onion and a touch of apple cider vinegar for balance, this one-pan recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal go-to meal. Serve the saucy mixture over soft hamburger buns for a sloppy joe-style sandwich that’s both satisfying and crowd-pleasing. Whether you're cooking for the family or hosting a backyard barbecue, Wimpies are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula as it cooks.
Once the beef begins to brown, add the diced onion and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (e.g., additional salt or mustard for tang).
Spoon the meat mixture onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun.
Top with the other bun halves and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.2 g | 201% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3434 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.6 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.4 g | 209% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.3 g | ||
| Protein | 134.2 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1366 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
