Bacon-Topped Meatloaf Burgers

Instead of turning a meatloaf into a red-centered burger-loaf, why not turn a burger into a tender, juicy meatloaf patty? You get the inimitable meatloaf flavors of beef laced with ketchup and onion but in a far more delectable form. Simply broil the burgers until they are just past purple on the inside, and seared mahogany brown on the outside. This takes about five minutes — 55 minutes less than a traditional meatloaf. Put the patties on a potato bun and bite in. The meat is juicy enough to soak the roll, and is flavored in that meatloaf manner — brawny yet barely sweet, porky from the bacon, aromatic with herbs, onion and garlic, all commingled with a deep, beefy flavor. Excellent!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef, or a combination of beef, pork and veal
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 slices bacon, cut into thirds crosswise
• Burger buns and trimmings like pickles, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise, if desired

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    305 calories; 17 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 29 grams protein; 90 milligrams cholesterol; 846 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 burgers

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler. Position oven rack 4 inches from heat. In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the meat, onion, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix in half the ketchup mixture, reserving other half as a glaze.
2. Form meat mixture into six equal patties, about 1 1/4 inches thick. Transfer patties to a baking sheet. Brush each patty with glaze.
3. For rare burgers, broil for 1 minute, then add bacon slices to tops of patties and continue broiling until bacon is browned and meat is cooked as desired, about 4 minutes longer. For medium, add bacon after 2 minutes of broiling, and for well-done, after 3 minutes. Serve with buns and trimmings if desired.

20 minutes