Umami Meatloaf Burger

Ingredients:


4 Tbsp ketchup
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 1/2 tsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tsp mellow (sweet) white miso
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 onion, minced
1 cup cubed Martin's Potato Bread or Rolls
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
watercress
sliced aged cheddar, grated Parmigiano, crumbled gorgonzola, Stilton or sliced American cheese
4-6 Martin's Sandwich Potato Rolls

Directions:

For umami ketchup:

Mix together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp fish sauce, soy sauce, miso, and 1/2 tsp sugar and blend well. Set aside to let flavors meld.

Place beef, 1 Tbsp (3 tsp) fish sauce, garlic, onion, and 1/2 tsp sugar in a medium bowl.
In a small bowl, combine bread cubes and milk. Mix together until bread is uniformly moist. Add to beef, with the egg.

Add half of the umami ketchup mixture to the beef. Mix everything together gently but thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic and chill for at least 1/2 hour.

Form 4 to 6 equal-sized patties (about 5 oz. to 8 oz. each). Don’t pack the meat, or handle it too much. Use a light hand for the best juicy burger results. Chill the patties until you are ready to cook.

Heat a non-stick pan to medium-low. Cook burgers for 4 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Turn heat down to low. Top burgers with cheese of your choice. Cover pan for a minute, or until cheese begins to melt.

Build your burger! Place watercress on bottom bun. Top with burger. Generously slather umami ketchup over. Serve with potato chips.

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