Meatloaf Burgers

Molly LaFontaine

These meatloaf burgers are made from scratch with wholesome ingredients and homemade ketchup. You can grill, bake, or pan-sear them. These burgers allow you to have meatloaf in less than half the time! That's why they've become one of our go-to recipes for busy weeknights. I hope they become a go-to for you too!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Total Time 32

Servings: 4 burgers

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Ingredients

Meatloaf Patties

1/2 lb ground hamburger
1/2 of an onion (yellow or white)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs I like to use homemade(can substitute for all-purpose flour)
1 Tbsp raw honey
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup tomato paste

Sauce

1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tbsp raw honey
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Make the Patties

Dice the onion finely and place in a large mixing bowl
Add the rest of the ingredients besides the ones for the sauce and mix together with a fork.
Shape meatloaf mixture into 4 patties with your hands or a spoon. Make them 1-inch thick.

Stovetop Cooking Option

Prepare a skillet on medium heat with a little avocado oil or butter in it (about 1 tsp or so)
Cook on one side for 8 minutes over medium heat
Flip and cook another 8-10 minutes
Top with sauce (optional)

Oven-Baked Option

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
Place the burgers 2 inches apart and cover with sauce (optional)
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until completely cooked and the outsides are browned.

Grilled Option

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
Once the grill is hot cook for 4-5 minutes.
Flip the patties and cook another 4-5 until cooked all the way through.
Add sauce on top if desired after you flip them.

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Notes

My homemade bread crumb recipe (use any type of bread): https://plumbranchhome.com/how-to-make-bread-crumbs/

This recipe was developed from scratch in my kitchen by me, Molly LaFontaine, and tested many times to ensure success. Just like all of my recipes on Plum Branch Home. They're created with purpose, cherished in our own home, and developed with my experiences, trial and error, and skills. NEVER AI (artificial intelligence).