Meatloaf Burgers

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                            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a birthday food funny from Rosemary Zwick:

So it was my birthday. I had a big party, and my friend made me a
birthday cake. He brought it out, and it was a savory cake. It had a
doughy base, with cheese and all sorts of other toppings sprinkled on
top. I said, "That must have taken a lot of effort to make."

And he said, "No, it was a pizza cake."

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                            TODAY'S RECIPE
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These burgers taste just like Mom's meatloaf. What could be better than that?

Meatloaf Burgers

1 Tbs (15 ml) olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 - 2 lbs (675 - 900 g) lean ground chuck or sirloin
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup (60 ml) bread crumbs
2 Tbs (30 ml) ketchup, plus additional for glazing
1 Tbs (15 ml) Dijon-style mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a skillet over moderate heat and saute the onion and
garlic until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Combine with the
remaining ingredients and mix gently but thoroughly. Form into 4 to 6
patties and grill directly over hot coals to an internal temperature of
160F (70C). Top each burger with about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of ketchup after turning.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Tue Aug 18 19:51:10 2009