Burgers are one of the favorite fast-food items for many people. We all are fond of hanging out in the backyard, with the delicious aura of burgers cooking on the grills. They are a significant part of everyone’s memories when you can lay back, relax, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
They are always a treat, whether they are air fryer meatloaf burgers or instant pot meatloaf burgers. They can be eaten on their own or paired with a delicious side of fries and onion rings. A classic meatloaf burger is baked in a loaf pan in the oven, while nowadays, meatloaf burgers are pan-fried in about 10 minutes which is a lot lesser time than it takes to cook a classic meatloaf burger.
You can serve your meatloaf hamburgers with mashed potatoes and butter alongside green beans or peas for a quick but delicious dinner. You can also make the burger patties ahead of time and store the batch of meatloaf patties in the freezer until you are ready to heat the grill. Once you have tried a juicy meatloaf burger, you would never want to return to the plain old hamburgers again.
Although meatloaf burgers can be baked in the oven, it is much better to cook them directly on a gas grill as there is an art to it. The flavor of meatloaf burgers cooked over an open fire is much superior to the flavor of the meatloaf burgers made in the oven. You can also add a personal flavor by using your own homemade sauce instead of one from the market. This will take a bit longer; however, this is only once, as you can make a lot of sauce at once and then store it in a refrigerator without any issues for future usage.
Ingredients
Meatloaf’s
- ½ kilogramsof meat of your choosing (beef, chicken, or turkey)
- Half cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 egg(large)
- 2 Tbsp offresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup choppedonion
- 2-3 cloves of finely minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or as per your taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup or tomato paste
- 1/4 cup full-fatmilk
Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbspof BBQ sauce
- 2 tbspof apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp of brown sugar
- 1/2 tspsmoked paprika powder
- 1/4 tspchipotle powder
Burger Ingredients
- 4-6Brioche Buns. Brioche buns pair the best with the meatloaf patties
- Lettuce, pickles, onions, tomatoes, , anything that you love on your burger
Steps
Making the meatloaf hamburgers patties is quick and easy. Just dump all the ingredients in a bowl and mix it gently with your hands until it is appropriately and thoroughly mixed. If you do not like to use your hands, use a big spoon to mix; however, it is recommended to mix with your hands as you get a better final mixture.
It is better to mix an egg in the mixture as it helps hold everything together, especially if you will cook the meatloaf burger on a grill.
Next, you need to heat a pan over medium heat slowly while adding a little oil. Do not add too much oil as it will affect the taste of the meatloaf burgers. Adding oil helps to prevent the burgers from sticking together. Cook then for about 5 to 6 minutes after putting the patties on the pan. Flip it occasionally to make sure even cooking on both sides. Keep cooking the burgers until they are lightly browned on both sides. It is better to add some brown sugar ketchup on each side as I flip them.
The alternative method is to place the meatloaf patties on a baking sheet and then use an oven. Put the oven at 375 degrees and place the burgers in the oven. Keep the meatloaf burgers inside the oven for about 20 minutes to cook them thoroughly. This saves you from standing by the stove; however, this method takes a longer time.
After the burgers are cooked well, put them on a plate and allow them to cook. Take whole wheat buns, lettuce, tomatoes, freshly cut coriander, mayonnaise, ketchup, and a cheese slice, and then put them all together. You can spice up your burger even more by adding crisps in them or adding a touch of lemon juice and garlic sauce. You can also add your own homemade sauce with them.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, we made delicious homemade meatloaf burgers. They can be served in a variety of ways. And whichever way you choose to serve them, they will always give your taste buds an ethereal experience as you take in the full flavor of the grill-cooked juicy meatloaf burgers alongside your choice. The sides can be suited according to the occasion.
If you are starving, then you can use mashed potatoes as a side alongside some salad. If you want to keep it strictly healthy and are conscious about how many calories you are consuming, then it would be better to use a salad as a side and a cold mint margarita. They are a portion of comfort food for many people, and they can be suited to many occasions. They are nutritiously healthy, and they can be eaten whether you are in a hurry or want to lay back and enjoy an evening with your loved ones and your family.
