I wanted to make meatloaf for dinner, but I decided to make a quick alternative . . . stuffed meatloaf burgers! I just had to mix the meat, form the patties, turn on the stove and sauté for a fraction of the time. I served it with a fresh green salad on the side, although I really wanted some sweet potato fries!
Stuffed Meatloaf Burgers
Serves: About 6
Ingredients
- A little over 1 pound of extra lean ground beef (96% lean)
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 egg
- 1/2 jar TJ’s bruschetta mix (this makes them so moist!)
- 1 tbsp crushed Italian herbs
- salt, pepper and garlic powder
- 1 small shallot, minced
- cubed mozzarella for stuffing
- whole wheat buns and all your favorite burger toppings
Directions
Place the first 7 ingredients (through shallot) in a large bowl and incorporate. Place a handful of meat in the palm of your hand and form half a patty. Place about 2 cubes of cheese on top and cover with another handful of meat. Form a tight seal.
Repeat with remaining meat and cheese. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties until 160 degrees or until desired doneness, about 5-6 minutes per side. Place on a 
clean plate and cover with foil until all batches are done. Serve with buns and your favorite toppings!
I also used these burgers crumbled on top of some leftover pesto pasta for a quick dinner . . . yum!
For 6 servings (analyzed with 95% lean beef), one patty has about 180-200 kcals, 8g of fat, 23g of protein, 10% calcium and 15% iron, along with good doses of zinc, riboflavin, B6 and B12.
Gotta love that ooeey, gooey cheese! We put a little more bruschetta mix on top.
