Southwestern Meatloaf Burgers

Juicy, flavorful, and packed with bold spices, these Southwestern Meatloaf Burgers are a delicious twist on classic comfort food. Combining ground beef and pork with vibrant diced bell peppers, garlic, and red onion, each patty is infused with smoky chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a distinct Tex-Mex flair. Worcestershire sauce and ketchup add a touch of umami and sweetness, while avocado slices, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream (with optional hot sauce for heat) take these burgers to the next level. Perfectly seared in a skillet and served on toasted buns, these mouthwatering burgers are ready in just 35 minutes, making them an ideal dinner option for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Serve them with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 Eggs
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 0.5 cup Diced red onion
• 0.5 cup Diced green bell pepper
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 Burger buns
• 1 Sliced avocado
• 1 Sliced tomato
• 4 leaves Lettuce
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 tsp Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, red onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.

Step 2

Mix the ingredients together thoroughly using your hands or a spoon, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked (internal temperature of 160°F). Avoid pressing down on the patties to keep them juicy.

Step 6

While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns lightly in a toaster or on the grill until golden-brown.

Step 7

Assemble the burgers by placing a cooked patty on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a slice of avocado, a slice of tomato, and a leaf of lettuce.

Step 8

Spread a thin layer of sour cream on the inside of the top half of each bun. Optional: Add a few drops of hot sauce to the sour cream for an extra kick.

Step 9

Place the top bun on the burger and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1261.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2749.5

Total Fat 165.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 719.9mg	0%
Sodium 5047.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 164.9g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 451.5mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 1835.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.1%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 21.9%