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Korean Meatloaf Burgers

Korean Meatloaf Burger

Korean Meatloaf Burgers
Kimchi, Cheddar, Fried Egg, Mayo

These Korean Meatloaf Burgers transform classic comfort food with a bold, spicy twist inspired by Bobby Flay’s Korean-Style Meatloaf. Made with a tender, deeply savory mix of ground beef, pork, and veal — a butcher’s blend that stays moist and full of flavor — each bite delivers succulent richness and layered depth.

What really sets this meatloaf apart is the punch of Korean ingredients gochujang (Korean chili paste) and gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). They add just the right balance of sweet heat, balanced fruitiness, and slight smokiness. Soy sauce, fish sauce, toasted sesame oil, ginger, and garlic add a deep umami and savoriness.

Glazed with a sweet-spicy sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, the meatloaf is delicious on its own — but piled onto a soft toasted brioche bun with tangy kimchi, sharp melty cheddar, and a fried egg, it transforms into an unforgettable burger that’s messy in all the best ways.

Make the whole loaf ahead of time, then stack up these burgers the next day for comfort food with a spicy Korean twist at its tastiest.

Korean Meatloaf Burgers

Korean Meatloaf Recipe

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“Margarita” Salmon Burger with Tequila, Lime, and Hatch Chiles

"Margarita" Salmon Burger with Tequila, Lime, and Hatch Chiles

“Margarita” Salmon Burger with Tequila, Lime, and Hatch Chiles

This unconventional salmon burger – spiked with flavors of a refreshing Margarita and studded with spicy-hot fire-roasted chiles – captures the essence of summer’s last days and our beloved Hatch chile season. Where the tequila and fresh lime add zing, and the Hatch chiles add heat – these fresh ground salmon burgers are lively, sure to perk up the last long hot days of summer. Relax on Labor Day, enjoy a Margarita or sip some tequila, and savor a spicy “Margarita” salmon burger!

How to Make “Margarita” Salmon Burgers

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Kick Off Summer: Zucchini Quinoa Burgers

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Zucchini Quinoa Beef Burgers
Sauteed Zucchini Medallions, Broccoli & Clover Sprouts, Feta Oregano Aioli

Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the summer grilling season. It’s also the time to honor our Fallen while we celebrate our Freedom. It’s a day to balance solemnity with revelry.

In addition to serving great food and drink at our picnic, we hang the U.S. flag, create a patriotic flower bouquet, and observe a minute of silence at 3:00 PM to honor and remember those who have died in service to our nation. Before lighting up the grill, we turn on the television to watch the President lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, we listen as a lone bugler plays Taps.

With summer on our minds and thinking about balance ~ I thought I would lighten up the burgers with the addition of vegetables, grains, and sprouts. The result was a ground beef burger mixed with loads of shredded zucchini and cooked quinoa, topped with sauteed zucchini medallions and sprouts, plus a flavorful feta aioli. It was surprisingly good and immensely satisfying.

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