Juicy Meatloaf Burgers
These Meatloaf Burgers take your favorite comfort food, the classic meatloaf mix, and transform it into tender, juicy burgers served on toasted buns. If you always save a slice or two of meatloaf for a sandwich the next day, then you’ll really enjoy this recipe.
I don’t know how or why I ever thought of this recipe for Meatloaf Burgers, but I’m so glad I did. Maybe it was a wish to change up a regular burger a little. You know, make it more interesting?
And, without bragging too much, I have to say that this recipe is a real winner! It’s like a meatloaf sandwich on a bun without having the meatloaf dinner first.
And, juicy! My goodness, it’s probably the most moist, tender burger I’ve ever had.
These are quick and easy. And if your family likes meatloaf, they’re going to love these burgers.
💗 What You’ll Love About This Recipe
- Different, interesting way to serve hamburgers
- Meatloaf sandwich without the meatloaf dinner first
- Low cost, kid-friendly meal
🥘 About the Ingredients
- Ground Beef and Ground Pork (I use a mix of 80-20 ground beef and ground pork for texture and moisture. You can use all beef if you prefer.)
- Bread Crumbs (Use either homemade from leftover bread or purchased.)
- Buns (Your favorite hamburger buns.)
You’ll find detailed measurements for all ingredients in the printable version of the recipe at the bottom of this post.
🔪 How to Make Meatloaf Burgers
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, chopped onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and egg.
- Lightly combine the ingredients being careful not to compact the mixture too much.
TIP: I like to chop the onions and bell peppers pretty finely. It’s just nicer when you don’t get a huge mouthful of onion or pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the meat mixture into four patties and place them on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and mustard. Spoon evenly over the four patties.
- Bake at 375 for approximately 20 minutes or until done through (155-160F on a meat thermometer).
- Spread each toasted bun with mayonnaise. Place one burger on each toasted bun. Top with onion, lettuce, and tomato as desired.
🔀 Variations
- Cook the burgers on an outdoor grill for an even bigger boost of flavor!
- Can be cooked on the stovetop in a heavy cast iron skillet. Be sure to have the skillet nice and hot when you add them.
- Use your favorite toppings – we often add onion, lettuce, and pickles.
🍽 How to Serve
Try Baked Potato Wedges or Potato Salad on the side. My Red Cabbage Slaw or KFC Copycat Slaw are also good choices for side dishes.
❓ Questions About Meatloaf Burgers
Most meatloaf recipes call for an egg in the ingredients. It’s used to help bind the mixture together and help it hold its shape.
Many supermarkets sell a “meatloaf mix” that is typically one part beef, one part pork, and one part veal. You can absolutely use that in this recipe.
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More Questions? I’m happy to help!
If you have more questions about the recipe, or if you’ve made it and would like to leave a comment, scroll down to leave your thoughts, questions, and/or rating!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
📖 Recipe
Juicy Meatloaf Burgers
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- ½ pound ground beef (recommend; 80-20)
- ½ pound ground pork
- ⅓ cup fine dry bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- ½ medium green bell pepper finely chopped
For the topping:
- ½ cup catsup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
For serving:
- 4 hamburger buns split and toasted
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- tomato, onion, lettuce as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, chopped onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Lightly combine the ingredients being careful not to compact the mixture too much.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form the meat mixture into four patties and place them 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and mustard. Spoon evenly over the four patties.
- Bake at 375 for approximately 20 minutes or until done through (155-160F on a meat thermometer).
- Spread each toasted bun with mayonnaise. Place one burger on each toasted bun. Top with onion, lettuce, and tomato as desired.
Notes
- I use a mix of 80-20 ground beef with ground pork for texture and moisture. You can use all beef if you prefer.
- Use either homemade breadcrumbs from leftover bread or purchased.
- I like to chop the onions and bell peppers pretty finely. It’s just nicer when you don’t get a huge mouthful of onion or pepper.
- Many supermarkets sell a “meatloaf mix” that is typically one part beef, one part pork, and one part veal. You can absolutely use that in this recipe.
- Cook the burgers on an outdoor grill for an even bigger boost of flavor!
- Can be cooked on the stovetop in a heavy cast iron skillet. Be sure to have the skillet nice and hot when you add them.
- Use your favorite toppings – we often add onion, lettuce, and pickles.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.
— This post was originally published on February 12, 2010. It has been updated with new photos and additional information.
Can I cook these on a George Foreman grill?
It’s okay with me.
going to try these tomorrow, they look delish
Hope you enjoy them!
Genius! I rarely leave comments but this was a must because recently I had the thought of “meatloaf burger” thinking how good and moist this must be and then I see it is a thing!! LOL!! I will definitely give this a shot! Thank you! ☺️
Love this idea!! My husband has something against meatloaf (noooo idea what!! I think it’s just the idea of it), so I think these would be a good way to show him, “hey, you DO like meatloaf… look!” and then I can make a full-blown meatloaf in the future :)
This is an interesting way to prepare a meatloaf burger…..I have been preparing meat loaves for years and using the left-overs on sandwiches. Guess this is just a new twist on the situation. Wonder if these patties could be broiled a tiny bit to make a crust before adding the catsup?
well here goes , gonna try them with mashies…. and gravy..mrs john alden
Now that is a burger I would like to wrap my mouth around. Great recipe!
Thanks, Dara. It is quite tasty, if I do say so myself!
Why, thank you, Kevin! I hope you’ll try it and enjoy it.
What a terrific idea–you have just planned my Friday night dinner–my kids are going to love this….
Thanks for the nice comments on the Meatloaf Burgers, everyone. Hope you all enjoy the recipe!
These look sooooo good. I can’t wait to try them.
What a fantastic idea!!! Goodness!! I’m bookmarking this recipe on both of my computers haha.
Yummy!! A handy way to eat the meatloaf. Leave the fork and/or knife in the drawers.