Betty's Labor Day Meatloaf Cheeseburgers
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Labor Day Meatloaf Cheeseburgers. This homespun recipe is very Americana combination of cookout food and comfort food. It goes great with Loaded Whipped Potatoes!
Ingredients
| For patties | ||
| Eggs | 2 , well beaten | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ketchup | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Fresh jalapeno pepper | 1 , finely chopped | |
| Red bell pepper | 1/8 , finely chopped (equal to the amount of jalapeno pepper) | |
| White onion | 1/2 , chopped medium | |
| Fine dry breadcrumbs | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Lean ground beef | 1 Pound (96% lean—4% fat used) | |
| To assemble | ||
| Tomato bourbon mayonnaise | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (as needed) | |
| Tomato slices | 5 | |
| Iceburg lettuce leaves | To Taste (as needed) | |
| Cheddar cheese slice | 5 | |
| Sandwich bun | 5 (Bavarian Pretzel Sandwich Buns used) |
Directions
MAKING
For Patties:
1. In a large bowl, combine beaten eggs, salt, ketchup, jalapeno pepper, red bell pepper, white onion and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly with electric mixer on medium speed.
2. Add ground beef, and mix thoroughly with mixer on medium or high speed.
3. Form meat mixture into 5 patties and grill on electric kitchen grill. (If using an outdoor grill, place the patties on aluminum foil, so that they do not crumble and fall apart)
4. When meatloaf patties are done all the way through, remove them from grill and place on paper towel to drain.
To Assemble:
5. Spread the bottom half of a bun with Tomato Bourbon Mayonnaise. Place a meatloaf patty on top, followed by a cheese slice.
6. Place some lettuce and a tomato slice on the top slice of bun. Close the sandwich with the top of the bun.
SERVING
7. Serve with whipped loaded potatoes and iced tea.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 547Calories from Fat 231
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26 g40%
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 1260 mg52.5%
Total Carbohydrates 47 g15.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 13 g
Protein 31 g62%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
