Wisconsin Boiled Hamburgers

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Add ground beef to the boiling water, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Cook the beef for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked.

Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Remove the beef mixture from the pot and drain excess water.

Season the beef with salt, black pepper, and mustard to taste.

Prepare burger buns by toasting them lightly if desired.

Assemble the burgers by placing the cooked beef on the bottom half of each bun.

Top with cheese, pickles, lettuce, and tomato as desired.

Spread ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce on the top bun before closing the burger.

Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Cooking Techniques

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