Barbecue Hamburger Patties
Skillet hamburger patties simmered in a tangy brown sugar, ketchup, and chili sauce glaze with a squeeze of lemon. No grill needed for these saucy, smothered burgers that come together in under an hour.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
25 minCOOK
25 minREADY
50 minNo grill? No problem.
These hamburger patties get browned in a hot skillet, then smothered in a quick homemade barbecue sauce made from ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
Fifteen minutes of simmering turns that sauce into a thick, sticky glaze that coats every patty.
It’s the kind of straightforward, no-fuss dinner that works on a Tuesday night when you want something satisfying without a production.
Spoon the extra sauce right over the top when you plate them.
Pro Tips
- Shape patties about ¾ inch thick so they hold up during browning and simmering without falling apart
- Drain the fat after browning and before adding the sauce; it keeps the finished dish from being greasy
- Spoon the sauce over the patties a few times while simmering so the tops get glazed too
- Serve on toasted buns, over rice, or alongside mashed potatoes to catch all that extra sauce
Ingredients
Directions
Mix the meat, onion, and salt together.
Shape the mixture into 6 patties, each about ¾ inch thick.
Brown the patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning once.
Cover and cook over low heat about 10 minutes.
Drain off the excess fat. Mix ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
Pour sauce over the patties.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, spooning the sauce onto the patties occasionally.
Serve with the sauce spooned over the patties.
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