The Big Bad John Recipe

Name: Y.O. Ranch Steakhouses The Big Bad John Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Ground beef; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 2 large Eggs; 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded; 0.5 cup Sriracha sauce; 1 tbs Olive oil; 4 slices Milano bread, thick slices; 1 tbs Sugar; 2 tbs Butter

Inspired by Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

Time1h

Serves4

Charbroiled meatloaf with a Sriracha glaze and melted cheddar. Topped with caramelized onions on toasted rustic Milano bread.

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Ingredients

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Meatloaf and Toppings

1 1/2 lbs Ground beef

1 cup Breadcrumbs

2 large Eggs

1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tbs Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Sriracha sauce

1 tbs olive oil

4 slices Milano bread, thick slices

1 tbs sugar

2 tbs Butter

Method

Preparation Steps

Prepare the Meatloaf

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

Shape and Cook

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a grill-safe tray. Cook on the grill for about 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Add the Glaze

In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the meatloaf generously with Sriracha sauce.

Melt the Cheese

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the meatloaf and close the grill lid to melt the cheese, about 2-3 minutes.

Caramelize the Onions

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sugar, cooking until the onions are caramelized, about 10-12 minutes.

Toast the Bread

While onions are caramelizing, toast the Milano bread slices on the grill or in a toaster.

Assemble the Sandwich

Once the meatloaf is cooked and cheese is melted, slice the meatloaf. Place a slice on each piece of toasted Milano bread, top with caramelized onions, and serve.