Kentucky Burgoo Burgers and Southern Succotash

Name: Kentucky Burgoo Burgers and Southern Succotash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground sirloin; 1 pound ground pork; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it; Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup frozen lima beans; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup chopped frozen okra; 1/2 cup chopped pickled green beans plus 1 tablespoon pickling juice; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves, from about 5 to 6 sprigs; 2 to 3 scallions, chopped; 4 sandwich-sized English muffins, split and buttered

Servings: persons

1 pound ground sirloin
1 pound ground pork
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup frozen lima beans
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup chopped frozen okra
1/2 cup chopped pickled green beans plus 1 tablespoon pickling juice
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves, from about 5 to 6 sprigs
2 to 3 scallions, chopped
4 sandwich-sized English muffins, split and buttered

1
Mix the meat with paprika, garlic, Worcestershire, parsley, salt and pepper.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with a tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan.
3
Form 4 large patties and make a indentation in the center of each burger to counteract the burger bulge that happens as the meat cooks.
4
Cook burgers 6 minutes on each side, turning once.
5
Heat a small pot over medium heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it.
6
Add onions and peppers, cook 8 to 10 minutes then add salt, pepper, vinegar and brown sugar.
7
Stir 1 minute, add tomato sauce and reduce heat to low.
8
Simmer 5 minutes.
9
Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat.
10
Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan.
11
Add limas, corn, okra, pickled beans, hot sauce, thyme, salt and pepper and cook to heat through 5 to 6 minutes.
12
Toss in scallions and turn off heat.
13
Serve burgers on buttered toasted muffins with pepper and onion topping.
14
Serve succotash alongside.

1360

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground sirloin, 1 pound ground pork, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced, and more.

Yes, Kentucky Burgoo Burgers and Southern Succotash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!