BURGERS - SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF

By akselden

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lbs. ground beef
• 3/4 C. plain dried breadcrumbs
• 1 c. minced scallions
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 C. plus 3 T. tomato-based chili sauce
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 T. chili powder
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• Warmed tortillas
• Pickled jalapeno slices and thinly sliced radishes

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, scallions, garlic, 1/2 C. chili sauce, egg, chili powder, cumin, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Using your hands, mix just until combined; do not overmix.

Divide beef into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a 4 inch patty, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Place on a plate; cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to overnight.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in center. Transfer patties to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until browned, about 15 minutes.

Lightly brush tops and sides of patties with remaining 3 T. chili sauce. Return to ovenl cook until instant read thermometer inserted into center registers 160 degrees 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve immediately with tortillas, jalapenos and radishes.