MEAT LOAF BURGERS

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These hearty meat loaf sandwiches are delightful for potluck dinners. Served on hamburger buns, the beefy patties get extra flavor when topped with the seasoned tomato sauce. -Peggy Burdick, Burlington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large onion, sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups tomato juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

Place onion and celery in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; shape into 6 patties. Place over onion mixture. Combine the tomato juice, garlic, ketchup, Italian seasoning, bay leaf and remaining salt. Pour over the patties. , Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is no longer pink. Discard bay leaf. Separate patties with a spatula if necessary; serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.