Serves 1
Directions
- 1Sauté sliced sweet onion and diced jalapeño in a pan until softened.
- 2Add hamburger to the pan and cook until browned.
- 3Add liquid smoke, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, vinegar-based hot sauce, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture.
- 4Mix all ingredients together and let it cook to meld the flavors.
- 5Spoon the cooked meat mixture onto a hamburger bun, assembling it like a sloppy joe.
- 6For a plus-up, add smoky cheddar cheese to the sandwich.
- 7Run the cheesy sandwich under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
- 8For another plus-up, add extra hot Flamin' Hot Cheetos to the sandwich.
Ingredients
- sweet onion
- jalapeño
- hamburger
- liquid smoke
- smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper
- vinegar-based hot sauce
- minced garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- apple cider vinegar
- brown sugar
- ketchup
- salt
- pepper
- hamburger bun
- smoky cheddar cheese
- extra hot Flamin' Hot Cheetos
Equipment
panwooden spoonplatetoaster ovenbroiler
Tips
- The original sandwich recipe from Fox Valley Foodie was well-balanced with heat from various sources and a good bite from the vinegar hot sauce.
- Plussing it up with smoked cheddar cheese adds a smoky flavor that works well with the meat and seasonings.
- Adding extra hot Flamin' Hot Cheetos brings more heat and a fun texture.
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