Rezept
Zubereitungszeit ca. 35 MinutenVorbereitung ca. 15 MinutenKochzeit ca. 20 Minuten
Zutaten:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for cooking
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon pickle brine
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- ¼ small yellow onion, finely diced or thinly sliced
- Dill pickle chips, to taste
Arbeitsschritte:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined.
- Form into 16-18 meatballs, approximately 1 ½ inches in diameter, or the size of a golf ball.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the meatballs and sear for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes, or until the centers reach 160 F.
- While the meatballs cook, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped pickles, pickle brine, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Split the hoagie rolls lengthwise, leaving one side attached. Brush the cut sides and exteriors lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Toast for 3–4 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Tear the cheese slices in half and layer one slice into each bun. Arrange four meatballs inside each toasted roll, then cover with the remaining slices of cheese.
- Return the rolls to the oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon or drizzle burger sauce over the melted cheese. Add shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, onions, and pickle chips.
- Serve immediately.