Irish Hills Reuben Burger

Two of our favorite beef classics: the Reuben and the Burger combined into one delicious recipe. Is it a burger or a sandwich? That's your call. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb 90% Lean Ground Beef
• 8 ounces Deli Corned Beef
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 8 ounces sauerkraut, drained
• 4 Swiss cheese slices
• 4 Tablespoon Thousand Island dressing
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Combine Ground Beef, pepper and, garlic in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place buns, cut sides down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted. During last minute of grilling, top each burger with cheese slice.

   Cook's Tip: To prepare on stovetop, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 12 to 15 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. 

Burger Build

1. Line Top bun with 1 tablespoon thousand island dressing. Next place the burger patty on top the bottom bun and top with 2 ounces sauerkraut & 2 ounces corned beef. Close the sandwiches and serve with sides 

• Test Kitchen Tips Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.