Grilled Bacon Meatloaf Burgers: A Chef John Recipe

Name: Grilled Bacon Meatloaf Burgers: A Chef John Recipe
Total time: 3 hrs 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; pinch dried thyme; cayenne pepper to taste; 0.25 cup plain bread crumbs; 0.66666668653488 cup chopped cooked bacon; 1 pound ground chuck beef (85% lean)

Meatloaf sandwiches are the best! This recipe combines the comfort of meatloaf with the fun of a burger, plus bacon. It's like a meatloaf sandwich in burger form.

Total time3 hrs 20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4 servings, 4

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together the egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Add the breadcrumbs and chopped cooked bacon, then crumble in the ground beef. Use your fingers to mix until the bacon and breadcrumbs are evenly distributed.
Shape the mixture into 4 burgers using wet hands. Cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 3 hours, or until they are thoroughly chilled.
Prepare your outdoor grill by preheating it to medium-high heat. Make sure to lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
Place the burgers on the preheated grate and cook, turning them occasionally, until they are firm and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center to ensure they reach a temperature between 145 and 150 degrees F (63 degrees C). Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 520 kcal
Fat Content: 38 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 1389 mg
Protein Content: 34 g
Cholesterol Content: 165 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g