Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Smoke | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck
- ½ tsp mesquite smoke powder
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt
- Freshly-ground black pepper
- 2 tsp light molasses
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
Directions
Preheat grill to 500–575°F.
Combine garlic, smoke powder, and 4 heavy pinches each of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Form into ¾ inch-thick patties and make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
Sprinkle patties on both sides with seasoning mixture. Place on grill and cook, turning often, until desired " doneness " is achieved.
Serve on buns with cook's choice of cheese and desired toppings.