Chuck Wagon Burgers

• lb ground beef↗1
• cup ketchup↗2⁄3
• tablespoon brown sugar↗1
• tablespoon chili powder↗1
• teaspoon cumin↗1
• salt↗
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄2
• teaspoon liquid smoke1⁄2
• cup water↗1⁄4
• sandwich buns or 4 hamburger buns↗4
• margarine, for spreading↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat.

2. 2

   Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Combine liquid smoke and water in a bowl; then add to the beef mixture.

4. 4

   Simmer for 10 minutes to blend all the flavors.

5. 5

   Meanwhile butter and broiler toast the buns.

6. 6

   Spoon the beef mixture onto the toasted buns.