SUNNY'S MEATLOAF BURGERS

Sunny's Meatloaf Burgers image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 to 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sriracha
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 white onion, chopped
8 to 10 fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 stale slices white bread, rubbed between hands to make sand
1 large egg
One 212-milliliter jar sun-dried tomato or basil pesto (about 3/4 cup)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
1 pound ground chuck (80/20)
3 to 4 burger buns, warmed
Thin potato chips, for topping

Steps:

For the sauce: Combine the ketchup, vinegar, sriracha and pepper in a small pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and refrigerate.
For the patties: Add the olive oil to a small pan on medium-high heat, then add the onion, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon water. Stir to coat everything and cook until the onions are translucent but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the bread, egg, pesto, Worsterschire sauce, Parmesan and garlic in a medium bowl. Add the sauteed onions to the breadcrumb mixture and stir to completely combine. Break up the beef in a large bowl with your hands or a wooden spatula. Add the breadcrumb mixture and gently mix together.
Preheat the grill for cooking with direct and indirect heat at 350 degrees F or heat a pan over medium-high heat.
Evenly divide the mixture into 3 or 4 balls and form into patties. Place on the direct heat of the grill or into the pan. Cook on one side until the patties release, 5 to 6 minutes, then flip, transferring to the indirect heat of the grill. If using a pan, simply lower the heat and cover the patties with a lid or upside-down metal bowl. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, 5 to 6 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
For the burgers: Add a patty to each bun bottom, then top with the sauce and a pile of potato chips. Top with the bun tops. Enjoy!