Umami Miso Meatloaf Burger

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I created this recipe for the Your Best Meatloaf Contest. Since my oven debacle, I've been using the stovetop to cook a lot. There are not many stovetop meatloaf recipes out there to inspire me, but recently, I watched Giada dig into an umami burger on one of her shows.
Ingredients
  • For the umami ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons mellow (sweet) white miso
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • For the umami burgers
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 onion, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup cubed bread (I used one small Martin's Whole Wheat Potato Bun)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 recipe of umami ketchup (see above)
  • 1 small bunch watercress
  • 6 slices aged cheddar, grated Parmigiano, crumbled gorgonzola, Stilton, or sliced American cheese (or 4 if making larger patties)
  • 6 large hamburger buns (or 4 if making larger patties)
Directions
  • Make the umami ketchup. Mix all ketchup ingredients together and blend well. Set aside to let flavors meld.
  • Place beef, fish sauce, garlic, onion, and 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 to the beef. Mix everything together gently, but thoroughly. Cover bowl with plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Form 4 to 6 equal-sized patties (about 4 to 6 ounces 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, or lastnightsdinner's Red Hot Onion Rings.
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