Heather's Famous Barbeque Bunyan Burger

Recipe View Prepare the Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat (approximately 450°F or 232°C). Once hot, lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Meat Base: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, 2 tablespoons of barbeque seasoning, and pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Mix thoroughly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Shape the Meat: Divide the mixture into two halves. Form each half into a large rectangle on separate sheets of aluminum foil. Make one rectangle slightly larger and thinner than the other. The thinner rectangle will serve as the top layer. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with 1 teaspoon of barbeque seasoning until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the smaller, thicker rectangle of meat. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Sauté the Vegetables: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic and continue to cook until the mushrooms are tender. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Assemble the Burger: Spread the sautéed vegetable mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer. Top with the shredded Cheddar cheese. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cover and Seal: Carefully lift the thinner rectangle of meat using the aluminum foil and flip it onto the cream cheese and vegetable layer. Gently press the edges of the meat together to form a tight seal, ensuring that the filling is completely enclosed. Fold the edges of the aluminum foil upwards to create a bowl-like structure, which will help contain any rendered fat during cooking. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Grill the Burger: Brush the top of the meatloaf generously with barbeque sauce. Place the meatloaf, still in its foil 'bowl,' onto the preheated grill. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Cook: Cook on the preheated grill until the meat is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), approximately 30 minutes. The top of the loaf should be nicely browned and the cheese inside melted and gooey. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Rest and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful burger. Slice into six even pieces and serve immediately. (10 minutes)