Chef John's Bacon-Stuffed Meatloaf-Style Grilled Burgers
Chef John's Bacon-Stuffed Meatloaf-Style Grilled Burgers deliver juicy ground chuck enriched with smoky bits of bacon and classic meatloaf seasonings. Each bite balances peppery warmth, a hint of sweetness, and gentle herbs for a burger that tastes like your favorite loaf, seared on the grill. Ideal for casual cookouts or a hearty weeknight dinner when you want comfort with charred edges.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Bacon-Stuffed Meatloaf-Style Grilled Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and the chopped cooked bacon. Crumble in the ground beef. Mix with your fingers until the bacon and breadcrumbs are evenly distributed.
- 2
With wet hands, shape the mixture into 4 burgers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Place the burgers on the grate and cook, turning occasionally, until firm and at your desired doneness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 145 and 150 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let the burgers rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Calories 366.91 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 37.09 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 11.39 g 4%
- Total Fat 19.27 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.95 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 144.02 mg High 48%
- Sodium 714.18 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.51 g --
- Added Sugars 1.07 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 21.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.11 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 200.15 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 27.24 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Bacon Stuffed Meatloaf Style Grilled Burgers is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 366.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Bacon-Stuffed Meatloaf-Style Grilled Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Thyme. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Bacon-Stuffed Meatloaf-Style Grilled Burgers?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Bacon-Stuffed Meatloaf-Style Grilled Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chef John's Bacon-Stuffed Meatloaf-Style Grilled Burgers healthy?
- Chef John's Bacon-Stuffed Meatloaf-Style Grilled Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 366.91 calories and 37.09 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 714.18 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.95 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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