Pennsylvania Coal Region Barbecue Recipe
Pennsylvania Coal Region Barbecue is a classic American sandwich featuring ground beef simmered in a sweet and tangy tomato-based sauce. Serve on soft hamburger buns for an easy 30-minute family meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and chopped onion.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the onion is soft.
- Drain any excess grease.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the Pennsylvania Coal Region Barbecue mixture for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
- Spoon the hot beef mixture onto hamburger buns.
- Serve immediately with chips, fries, coleslaw, or pickles.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef.
- Brioche buns add a richer flavor.
- Serve with baked beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, or coleslaw.
- The filling also works well over baked potatoes or rice.