Slow Cooker
Meat Loaf Burgers
A creative twist on meatloaf—mini loaves slow-cooked to burger-size perfection. Serve on buns with ketchup or BBQ sauce for a comforting, make-ahead meal that’s great for families.
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning 6 hamburger buns, split
Directions:
- Place onion and celery in a slow cooker. Combine beef, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; shape into six patties. Place over onion mixture.
- Combine tomato juice, garlic, ketchup, bay leaf, Italian seasoning and remaining salt. Pour over the patties. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf. Separate patties with a spatula if necessary; serve on buns.