Try this Grandma's BBQ Hamburgers recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 13.4021085479718 g
- Cholesterol 63.24602645 mg
- Fat 11.7146599843654 g
- Fiber 0.44366815404212 g
- Protein 14.4998816356495 g
- Saturated Fat 4.98558554205142 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (136g)
- Sodium 348.957863999227 mg
- Sugar 12.9584403939297 g
- Trans Fat 1.49282184337888 g
- Calories 218 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine beef, egg, crumbs, milk, salt, pepper and onion.
- Shape mixture into 12 patties, allowing 1/4 cup mixture per patty.
- Brown in hot skillet using a little oil, if necessary.
- Combine remaining ingredients in large heavy saucepan and simmer 5 mins.
- Put drained patties carefully into bbq sauce, making sure sauce is spooned over all of them.
- Simmer for 30 mins.
- Serve each patty in a bun with 1 tsp sauce over top.
Can evaporated milk really replace fresh dairy in a meat patty without making the mixture too wet? Managing liquid ratios determines whether patties hold their shape or break apart during the initial sear. Form twelve exact portions using a quarter-cup measure to ensure even cooking times in a hot skillet.
Adjusting Sauces and Binders
Evaporated milk provides concentrated dairy solids with less free water than standard whole milk, yielding a tender crumb inside the beef. Regular milk contains roughly 87 percent water, which can make the mixture slack unless extra bread crumbs are added at a ratio of one extra tablespoon of crumbs per tablespoon of liquid. Coarsely grated onions release cellular water directly into the meat during mixing, acting as a natural tenderizer while the salt dissolves surface proteins to bind everything together.
Controlling the Braise
Simmering raw meat directly in a vinegar-heavy tomato sauce changes the protein structure compared to dry-heat grilling. Vinegar breaks down tough connective tissue over the thirty-minute simmer window, but high sugar content in the ketchup risks burning if the saucepan heat exceeds medium-low. Keep the simmer at a gentle bubble until the sauce reduces enough to coat the back of a spoon. Leftovers keep safely in a sealed container for up to three days.
