Ingredients for Aunt Esta's Hot Degos
- 1 lb ground beef
- Italian sausage
- Mozzarella cheese
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- French bread
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- toasted buns or slider rolls
- cheddar cheese
- provolone cheese
- pepper jack cheese
- lettuce
- tomato
- onion
- pickles
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How to Make Aunt Esta's Hot Degos
- **Prepare the Meat Mixture:** In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Gently mix until just combined. (Adjust seasonings to taste).
- **Form the Patties:** Shape the meat mixture into 6-8 equal-sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- **Brown the Patties:** Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- **Simmer in the Crockpot:** In your crockpot, combine 1 (15 ounce) can of your favorite tomato sauce (or homemade!), 1/2 cup water, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (optional). Add the browned patties to the crockpot. Cook on low for 1-2 hours, or until heated through and the flavors have melded.
- **Serve & Enjoy:** Serve the Hot Degos on toasted buns or slider rolls. Top with your favorite cheese (cheddar, provolone, pepper jack are all great choices!), and any additional toppings you like (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
109 g
Sugar
65g
Fat
103g
Carbs
27g
