These Mumbo Burgers are all about letting bold, nostalgic flavor shine. Juicy, well-seasoned burger patties are mixed with finely diced onion and bell pepper for extra moisture and flavor, then finished with a generous hit of John Young’s Original or Spicy Mumbo Sauce. The result is a burger that’s savory, slightly sweet, tangy, and unmistakably crave-worthy.
This recipe works just as well for backyard cookouts as it does for a quick weeknight dinner. Make them slider-sized for parties or go big with classic burger buns—either way, mumbo sauce takes this from familiar to unforgettable.
Ingredients
- Ground meat of choice (beef recommended)
- Seasoning salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Bell pepper, finely diced
- Onion, finely diced
- Olive oil (optional, for lean meat)
- Burger buns or Hawaiian rolls
- Mustard (optional)
- John Young’s Original or Spicy Mumbo Sauce
- Pickle slices (optional)
Instructions
- Choose your ground meat and season generously with seasoning salt and black pepper.
- Finely dice a small amount of bell pepper and onion. Add to the meat and mix gently by hand until combined.
- Form into patties:
- 4 oz for slider-size (Hawaiian roll size)
- 6–8 oz for regular burger buns
- Preheat a frying pan over medium heat. If using lean meat, lightly oil the pan with olive oil.
- Cook burgers, flipping once and gently pressing, until browned and cooked to medium-well or well-done.
- Optional: Toast buns in a separate pan until lightly golden.
- Assemble burgers with mustard if desired, dip or top generously with John Young’s Original or Spicy Mumbo Sauce, and add pickles if you like.
- Serve hot and ENJOY.
Tips & Variations
- Grill option: These burgers grill beautifully—just keep the patties firm and don’t overflip.
- Slider spread: Perfect for parties when served on Hawaiian rolls with extra mumbo sauce for dipping.
- Heat level: Use Spicy Mumbo Sauce or add sliced jalapeños for extra kick.
- Classic pairing: Serve with fries, onion rings, or wings tossed in mumbo sauce.
