Description
Delicious and hearty Savory Beef Tomato Buns featuring ground beef cooked with a flavorful tomato-based sauce and sautéed vegetables, served on toasted hamburger buns for a perfect comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio preferred)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Buns
- 4 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
- Butter for toasting buns (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula, and cook until no longer pink, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if present to prevent greasiness.
- Sauté vegetables: Add finely chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Continue cooking while stirring until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- Combine sauce ingredients: Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly incorporate all ingredients into the beef mixture.
- Simmer the mixture: Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Let the sauce thicken and flavors meld together, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
- Toast buns: While the sauce simmers, toast the split hamburger buns in a skillet or oven until lightly browned. Optionally, spread butter on the buns before toasting for an extra rich flavor.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the warm beef tomato mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Cover with the top halves and serve immediately for a satisfying and savory sandwich.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Adjust chili powder to taste if you prefer more or less heat.
- Butter the buns before toasting for a richer taste and crisp texture.
- Serve with a side of pickles or coleslaw for added freshness.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef buns, savory beef sandwich, tomato beef sauce, ground beef recipe, easy dinner sandwich
