Meat Loaf Burgers
Quick Cooking
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"These hearty sandwiches are great for potluck dinners," reports Peggy Burdick of Burlington, Michigan. "Served on hamburger bus, the beefy patties get extra flavor when topped with the seasoned tomato sauce.
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Slow Cooker
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 7 hours
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 3-qt. 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. Yield: 6 servings.