Apple Butter Barbecue Burgers Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Butter Barbecue Burgers

• Ground Chuck
• Sweet Onion
• Light Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• A.1. Original Sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• Kaiser rolls (as needed)

How to Make Apple Butter Barbecue Burgers

1. In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons steak sauce, 1 teaspoon ground sage, and 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs.
2. Gently form the mixture into four equal-sized patties (about 3/4 inch thick).
3. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 cup apple butter, and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
4. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Preheat grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Grill or broil burgers for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Brush generously with the apple butter barbecue sauce during grilling and again after flipping.
6. Heat any remaining sauce gently until bubbly. Serve the juicy burgers on toasted Kaiser rolls with your favorite toppings.