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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches & Sliders

    Southern-Style Slaw Burgers

    Updated Oct 11, 2019

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    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.

    You have got to wrap your hands around a juicy grilled hamburger topped with tangy brown sugar + vinegar cabbage slaw. If you have never had Southern-Style Slaw Burgers, try our easy at-home recipe. We'll give you a quick shortcut on this fast + delicious meal plus a little history behind this one-of-a-kind hamburger.

    Southern Style Slaw Burgers

     

    Enjoy Southern Slaw Burgers at Home

    While my home state of Tennessee is home to the Slawburger Festival, and the Carolina burger features a helping of chili and slaw, the roots of these hamburger recipes can likely be traced back to the Dominican Republic.

    There is even a song with the mention of the famous Slaw Burger (country girl problem), if that gives you any idea of how yummy this creation is.

     

    Southern Style Slaw Burgers start with a sweet and tangy vinegar cabbage slaw.

     

    Personally? I think a hamburger lends itself to putting other things on top of it. It was only a matter of time before a sandwich genius figured out that sweet + sour vinegar cabbage slaw would taste like a million bucks on top of a juicy beef patty.

     

    A package of Ball Park pre cooked beef patties

     

    Our recipe uses two short cuts to make this meal easy to create any time. Weeknight Fast and Weekend Tasty, spur of the moment yum.  Summer is for carefree cookouts and get-togethers— with Ball Park® SteakhouseTM Burgers and Kroger, you can focus on fun, family and friends and not meal prep.

    Plus these tasty burgers have that grilled flavor you love and can be prepared four different ways (microwave, oven, skillet or grill).

    TIP: While you've got the grill going, throw on a few Ball Park Franks. This slaw recipe tastes amazing on a Slaw Dog, too!

     

    More Sandwich Ideas for Weeknight Dinner:

    Cheesy Onion Steak Sandwiches

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches

    Fried Green Tomato BLT's

     

     

    Southern Style Slaw Burgers

     

    To make the homemade mustard slaw for Slaw Burgers:

    1. Stir together vinegar, brown sugar, water, mustard and spices in a small sauce pan.
    2. Heat the mixture to a low boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
    3. Pour the tangy liquid over cabbage and vegetables.
    4. The hot vinegar mixture quickly infuses all of that sweet + tangy flavor into the cabbage.
    5. Chill.

     

    Yep, that's it. Get the complete list of simple ingredients in the recipe at the bottom of this post. You've probably got everything you need already. Nothing fancy, just a little kitchen magic. You can create delicious summer meals with  Ball Park Steakhouse Burgers and other simple foods from Kroger.

    Use the Kroger Click List to make shopping easier. Kroger Click List is the ultimate time saver. Shop online for the products you need and pick up your order at the store from the convenience of your car. Kroger associates will even bring out your order and load it into your car.

     

    Grilled hamburger patties and buns

     

    Click here to save on Kroger products for your summer grilling!

     

    A quick and easy Ball Park meal on the grill makes me so happy that winter is over. Use the Kroger ClickList to make your spring and summer meals easier than ever.

     

    A package of beef patties next to a burger and bun

     

    Once the juicy grilled Ball Park Steakhouse Burgers are prepared and the slaw is ready to go, it is time to assemble your slaw burgers.

    I love mine on a buttery, toasted bun, a layer of red tomato, a slice of dill pickle and a generous helping of that mouth-watering slaw.

     

    A bun with a burger pattie topped with vinegar cabbage slaw

     

    The juices from the tomato, beef patty and slaw all blend in and...so good. You've got to try Southern-Style Slaw Burgers for yourself.

     

    Southern Style Slaw Burgers

     

     

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    A juicy grilled hamburger with tomatoes, pickles and topped with sweet + tangy cabbage slaw.

    Southern Style Slaw Burgers

    A Southern delicacy. A grilled hamburger patty topped with a signature mustard sweet and tangy cabbage slaw. 
    4.77 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Sandwich
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 454 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces cabbage slaw mix
    • ¾ cup white vinegar
    • ¾ cup water
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup yellow prepared mustard
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon celery seed
    • 8 Ball Park Steakhouse Burgers
    • 8 hamburger buns
    • 2 tablespoons butter optional
    • 1 tomato sliced
    • dill pickles optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a small sauce pan, combine the vinegar, water, brown sugar, mustard, salt, pepper and celery seed. 
    • Heat to a low boil, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved.
    • Place the cabbage slaw mix in a medium sized bowl. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Stir to coat well. Chill while preparing the burgers and buns.
    • Prepare the hamburger patties to package instructions for grilled. Spread the butter on the inside of each bun, and lightly toast them on the grill.
    • Assemble each burger with a bottom bun, slice of tomato, dill pickle slices, hamburger, and top with a generous amount of the vinegar slaw. Top with a bun and serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 23.5mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 4.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Lisa Huff

      May 10, 2018 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      Didn't realize Ball Park had burgers?! Going to check them out!

      Reply
    2. Hope

      May 10, 2018 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      I love the sound of the mix of sweet and tangy you have described for the slaw, I bet it tops off the burger perfectly!

      Reply
    3. Jessica Levinson

      May 10, 2018 at 10:41 pm

      What a great burger to start out the grilling season with! It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

      Reply
    4. Adriana Lopez Martin

      May 10, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! Slaw is always nice because provides a nice texture and add more flavor to the bite. Didn't know Ballpark had burgers need to look for these at my store!

      Reply
    5. Valentina

      May 11, 2018 at 12:42 am

      5 stars
      This slaw sounds fabulous -- love that you heat the ingredients before adding them to the veggies. Must make them so flavorful. I can think of dozens of things I'd add this to -- not to mention the burger!

      Reply
    6. Kim

      May 22, 2020 at 5:08 am

      5 stars
      Just awesome, tasty and super easy

      Reply
      • Teri

        May 27, 2020 at 6:51 pm

        Thank you!!! One of my faves.

        Reply
    7. Myron

      November 12, 2022 at 9:38 am

      4 stars
      I have never heard "County Girl Problem" but these burgers are prominent in the song "Dumas walker".

      Reply
      • Teri

        November 13, 2022 at 9:49 am

        Fun song. 🙂

        Reply

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