Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf Burgers

15 minutes Prep Time
1 hour
15 minutes Cook Time
4 Servings

A childhood classic meets cookout hero in these Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf Burgers. Juicy and flavorful with a gooey mozzarella center, each burger is smothered in a bold tomato glaze made with Red Gold Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies.  Crispy fried onions on top add just the right crunch, and everything gets tucked into a toasted brioche bun. This is comfort food with serious firehouse flair—perfect for summer grilling or cool-weather cravings.   @firehousegrub   @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • 1 can Red Gold® Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies 10 oz

  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Red Gold® Folds of Honor Ketchup 32 oz
  • 1/2 cup bbq sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, to taste
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 20 ounces ground beef
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 8 ounce block mozzarella cheese, sliced into thick pieces
  • burger seasoning of choice
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • flour + seasoned salt, for dredging (or use store-bought French fried onions)
  • Brioche buns, toasted

Instructions

Step one

Make the tomato glaze: In a blender, combine Red Gold Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until smooth. Add in Red Gold Folds of Honor Ketchup and BBQ sauce and blend again. Pour into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step two

Caramelize onions for burger mix: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté finely diced onion with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce until caramelized (about 8–10 minutes). Let cool slightly.

Step three

Make the meatloaf patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko, heavy cream, beaten egg, caramelized onions, and burger seasoning. Mix until just combined.

Step four

Stuff the burgers: Divide the mixture in half and form 4 bottom patties. Add sliced mozzarella to the center of each, then cover with remaining meat mixture. Press and seal the edges to create a stuffed burger patty.

Step five

Grill the burgers: Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill each burger for 5–6 minutes per side, flipping 2–3 times for even cooking (total 15–18 minutes). In the last 5 minutes, spoon glaze over each burger and move them to the top rack or indirect heat to let the sauce tack up.

Step six

Fry crispy onions (or use store-bought): Coat sliced onions in seasoned flour and fry in oil until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Step seven

Place brioche buns on the grill for 1–2 minutes, until golden. Place each burger on a toasted bun, top with crispy fried onions, and serve hot. Use leftover glaze as a dipping sauce for extra flavor.

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