Savor Meatloaf-Inspired Burger Recipe for Lively Gatherings
Hurray for a dazzling spin on regular burgers! Let's dive into whipping up these scrumptious meatloaf burgers, ideal for wowing your pals at celebrations. This flavor-packed version comes with a Food Network-inspired twist that you won’t forget.
Fabulous Meatloaf Burgers Recipe
Star Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chuck (15 to 20% fat content)
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- 4 tablespoons ketchup, divided
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for oiling the grill)
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Dill pickle slices
Cooking Up a Storm:
- Combine the ground chuck, pork, onion, parsley, panko, egg, paprika, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon hoisin, Sriracha, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix gently using your hands, avoiding overmixing. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into an even 1/2-inch-thick patty. Set aside on a plate.
- Heat a grill pan or outside grill to medium-high heat (around 350°F to 450°F). Oil the grill grates using several layers of oiled paper towels: dip them in vegetable oil and wipe over the grates.
- Place the meatloaf burgers onto the hot grill, cooking undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until grill marks appear on the bottom. Mix the remaining ketchup and hoisin in a small bowl. Set aside a few tablespoons for brushing later. Flip the burgers, brush with the ketchup-hoisin mixture, and continue cooking until they're done, about 6 minutes more. The internal temperature should reach 165°F, and the burger’s juices should run clear. Optionally, toast the buns if desired.
- Spread the bottom bun halves with half of the reserved ketchup-hoisin mixture, top each with a burger patty, and add lettuce, tomato, and pickle slices. Cover with the bun tops and serve!
Additional Party-Perfect Tips:
- For a party crowd, this recipe is great since the pork, egg, and breadcrumbs make the patties very forgiving. You can grill them for a longer time without them drying out.
- Make the meatloaf mixture ahead and refrigerate for a few hours before forming and grilling to save time on the day of the party.
- Offer various toppings, allowing guests to customize their burgers to their taste.
- Serve with a side of roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Assemble your Meatloaf Burgers Recipe using ground chuck, ground pork, chopped onions, flat-leaf parsley, panko breadcrumbs, an egg, hot paprika, ketchup, hoisin sauce, Sriracha hot sauce, kosher salt, black pepper, a thermometer, hamburger buns, lettuce, tomato slices, and dill pickle slices.
- To ensure accurate cooking, heat your grill pan or grill to medium-high heat, around 350°F to 450°F, and oil the grill grates using vegetable oil.
- Follow the cooking instructions to grill the burgers, brush with theketchup-hoisin mixture, and serve on toasted buns with desired toppings.
- Use this recipe when catering to a party crowd, as the pork, egg, and breadcrumbs make the patties forgiving and less likely to dry out during longer grilling times.
