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CHARGRILLED CHEESE MEATLOAF STEAKS

Why it works:
All the comfort of a meatloaf, reimagined into thick, flame-kissed steaks grilled directly on the gas BBQ. Crispy edges, juicy middle, and cheese melted over the top like it’s meant to be there. Midweek mains just levelled up.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword burger, cheese, cheesesteak, meatloaf
Author jacksmeatshack

Ingredients

For the meatloaf steaks:

  • 750 g beef mince 20% fat works best
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 40 g panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt & black pepper
  • Streaky bacon seared until crispy, cooled and chopped
  • Blue cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Cowboy Coffee seasoning

To finish:

  • Neutral oil for brushing rapeseed or veg
  • 4 slices burger cheese or mature cheddar
  • Optional: toasted buns pickles, burger sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine all the meatloaf ingredients in a bowl. Mix until just sticky.
  2. Shape into 4 thick patties — more like steaks than burgers, around 3–4cm thick.
  3. Chill for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
  4. Preheat the grill to 200°c with the lid down.
  5. Brush the meatloaf steaks lightly with oil as a binder. Dip each side into cowboy coffee until the entire exterior is covered.
  6. Sear each side for 4–5 mins without moving too much which will form a beautiful dark brown coffee crust.
  7. Once both sides are seared, move to indirect heat.
  8. Close the lid and cook until internal temp hits 70°C (about 5–8 mins more).
  9. In the last couple of minutes, add a slice of cheese to each steak.
  10. Close the lid to melt.
  11. Serve as is, or on toasted buns with your favourite burger sauce, lettuce and pickles.
  12. Also brilliant with BBQ wedges, grilled greens, or even rice and slaw.

Recipe Notes

💡 Tips:
Add a splash of BBQ sauce while they rest for an extra gloss
Great for meal prep — reheat like a champ
Fancy twist: swap beef for lamb