Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience with our irresistible Pork or Beef on a Bun recipe! Whether you're a busy parent, a hungry student, or simply someone who loves delicious comfort food, this recipe is your ticket to a quick, flavor-packed meal that'll have everyone asking for seconds. Imagine tender, juicy meat smothered in tangy barbecue sauce, nestled between perfectly toasted buns - it's a meal that promises to become an instant family favorite!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork or beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and mincing the garlic cloves. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork or beef to the pan.
- Break up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, allowing it to brown evenly. Cook for approximately 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped onions to the meat and sauté until the onions become translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring even distribution of seasoning.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the meat and stir thoroughly to coat all the meat evenly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- While the meat is simmering, lightly toast the buns to add a crisp texture and enhance flavor.
- Once the meat is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.
- Spoon the meat mixture generously onto each toasted bun, ensuring an even distribution.
- Serve immediately while hot, optionally with additional barbecue sauce on the side.
Tips
- Meat Selection: Choose ground meat with a bit of fat content (80/20 ratio) for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Browning Technique: Ensure you brown the meat properly to develop deep, rich flavor before adding other ingredients.
- Sauce Hack: For extra depth, try mixing two different types of barbecue sauce or adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Bun Preparation: Lightly butter and toast the buns for a crispy texture that holds up to the saucy meat.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: This recipe can be prepared in advance and reheated, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Customization: Experiment with toppings like pickles, coleslaw, or crispy onions for added texture and flavor.
- Leftover Magic: Use any remaining meat as a topping for nachos, baked potatoes, or in a quick pasta dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 467kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 70mg
