Chef John's Grilled Bacon Meatloaf Burgers

Chef John's Grilled Bacon Meatloaf Burgers
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch dried thyme
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 2/3 cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1 pound ground chuck beef (85% lean)


  1. Whisk egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Add breadcrumbs and chopped cooked bacon. Crumble in the ground beef. Mix with your fingers until bacon and breadcrumbs are distributed evenly.
  2. Form mixture into 4 burgers with your wet hands. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled thoroughly, about 3 hours.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. Place burgers on the grate and cook, turing occasionally, until firm and cooked to your desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 145 and 150 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let burgers rest for a few minutes before serving.

03/29/2018
Chef John's Grilled Bacon Meatloaf Burgers, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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