Gum Cheeseburger

Ingredients

• 8 oz Ground Beef (80% lean, crumbled)
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil (extra virgin, for sautéing)
• 0.5 cup Yellow Onion (diced fine)
• 1 tsp Chili Powder (spicy blend)
• 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Brown Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Molasses
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Water
• 2 slices American Cheese (processed, melts easily)
• 2 slices White Sandwich Bread (toasted)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onion, measure all spices, sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and have the cheese and bread ready.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Onion

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add olive oil, then add the diced onion. Cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high

3. Brown the Beef

   Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with the spatula and cook until fully browned, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Drain Excess Fat

   Tilt the skillet and carefully pour off the rendered fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan for flavor.

   Time: PT1M

5. Season the Meat

   Sprinkle chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt over the beef. Stir and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

6. Create the Sticky Sauce

   Add brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir well and let the mixture simmer, reducing until it becomes thick and glossy (sticky), about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

7. Melt the Cheese

   Lay the two slices of American cheese over the beef‑sauce mixture, cover the skillet with a lid, and let melt for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

8. Toast the Bread

   While the cheese melts, toast the two slices of bread in a toaster until golden brown.

   Time: PT2M

9. Assemble the Sandwich

   Place the bottom toast slice on a plate, spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto it, then top with the second toast slice. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

30g

Fiber

2g