Umami Meatloaf Burger Recipe

Name: Umami Meatloaf Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the umami ketchup; 4 tablespoons ketchup; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons mellow (sweet) white miso; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; For the umami burgers; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup cubed bread (I used one small Martin's Whole Wheat Potato Bun); 1/4 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1/2 recipe of umami ketchup (see above); 1 small bunch watercress; 6 slices aged cheddar, grated Parmigiano, crumbled gorgonzola, Stilton, or sliced American cheese (or 4 if making larger patties); 6 large hamburger buns (or 4 if making larger patties)

Servings: persons

For the umami ketchup
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons mellow (sweet) white miso
1/2 teaspoon sugar
For the umami burgers
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cubed bread (I used one small Martin's Whole Wheat Potato Bun)
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 recipe of umami ketchup (see above)
1 small bunch watercress
6 slices aged cheddar, grated Parmigiano, crumbled gorgonzola, Stilton, or sliced American cheese (or 4 if making larger patties)
6 large hamburger buns (or 4 if making larger patties)

1
Make the umami ketchup. Mix all ketchup ingredients together and blend well. Set aside to let flavors meld.
2
Place beef, fish sauce, garlic, onion, and sugar in a medium bowl.
3
In a small bowl, combine bread cubes and milk. Mix together until bread is uniformly moist. Add to beef, with the egg.
4
Add half of the umami ketchup to the beef. Mix everything together gently, but thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5
Form 4 to 6 equal-sized patties (about 4 to 6 ounces each). Don't pack the meat, or handle it too much. Use a light hand for the best juicy burger results. Chill the patties until you are ready to cook.
6
Heat a non-stick pan to medium-low. Cook burgers for 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
7
Turn heat down to low. Top burgers with cheese of your choice. Cover pan for a minute, or until cheese begins to melt.
8
Build your burger! Place watercress on bottom bun. Top with burger. Generously slather umami ketchup over. Serve with potato chips, or lastnightsdinner's Red Hot Onion Rings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the umami ketchup, 4 tablespoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Umami Meatloaf Burger falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Umami Meatloaf Burger

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