The Carolina Burger
The Carolina Burger originated in North and South Carolina. It's like a sloppy joe and burger combined!
Servings: 4
Calories: 994kcal
Ingredients
CREAMY COLESLAW
- 1 16 oz package coleslaw mix
- 2 Tbsp. minced onion
- ¾ cup Duke's Mayonnaise (ad)
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. celery seed
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. salt
CHILI
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet chili seasoning
- 1 cup water
- ½ small sweet onion minced
- ½ cup ketchup
BURGER
- ½ pound ground chuck (85%)
- 1 tsp. steak seasoning
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
OTHER
- 4 bakery buns
- 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp. diced onions for topping
Instructions
- For slaw, mix ingredients together in a large bowl and refrigerate until ready for use.
- For chili, brown ground beef in a skillet (ad) over medium heat, then add chili seasoning, water, onion and ketchup. Simmer for 10 minutes until meat is tender and chili is thickened.
- For burgers, pat ground chuck into 4 equal (thin) patties and sprinkle with steak seasoning. Fry in (ad) over medium heat until cooked throughout. Top with cheddar cheese until it melts.
- To assemble burgers, spread yellow mustard on inside of buns. Place hamburger patty on bottom bun. Top with chili, then add slaw and onions. Close with top bun.
- Insert a steak knife (ad) into top bun to hold burger together.
Notes
- Serve Carolina Burgers with an extra side of homemade chili and creamy slaw.
- You'll need extra napkins plus a knife and fork to eat this burger!
- Make the hamburger patties thin since there are so many toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 994kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Sodium: 1183mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 6mg