Roller Coaster Reuben Burgers Recipes

ROUTE 66 BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a saute pan and cook onions over medium heat until they caramelize.
• Heat grill. Form ground beef into 8 (2-inch) patties. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and grill burgers until medium rare, remove to a platter and top with cheddar cheese slices to allow melting.
• Use a 2-inch circle cutter (or biscuit cutter) to cut the potato rolls into circles. Place burgers in rolls and top burgers with caramelized onion.

ROLLER COASTER REUBEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a large skillet with the oil over medium heat and saute the onions until translucent. Remove to a large bowl and let cool.
• Add all the remaining ingredients, except the cheese and BBQ sauce, to the bowl and combine well. Liberally spray a baking sheet with cooking spray Take half of the ground beef mixture and form into a loaf on the baking sheet.
• Lay the strips of cheese on top of the meatloaf, then cover with the other half of the meat mixture. When finished it should look like a block of meatloaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature registers140 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. This should take about 1 hour (but please check constantly as some ovens cook faster then others). About 5 minutes before the meatloaf is ready remove from oven and coat with the BBQ sauce. Return to the oven until nicely glazed.
• Remove meatloaf from the oven to a cutting board and allow to cool. Cut the meatloaf into 1-inch thick slices and put each slice between 2 pieces of rye bread. At this point you can add, tomato, lettuce and pickle, if you like.

RUEBEN BURGER

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, catsup, relish, vinegar, celery seed and hot sauce, mixing well. Then blend with the sauerkraut and hold.
• For the burgers: Preheat a grill to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, blend the beef, corned beef and pork by hand, mixing well until evenly and thoroughly mixed. Next, portion the meat into 4 equal patties and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill the burgers on the first side for 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and repeat grilling on the second side.
• While the burgers are cooking, in a saute pan over high heat, add grapeseed oil, allow to heat until smoking then reduce the heat to medium. Next, add the dressed sauerkraut and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring with a spatula during the process. Once cooked, add one-quarter of the dressed kraut on the top of the burgers, and then top with the cheese.
• To build the burgers: Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add the butter to the pan and brown the rolls one at a time, repeating the process until all the rolls have been browned. Then place the dressed burgers on the bottom buns, finish with the bun top and serve.

SHORT RIB, BACON AND EGG BURGERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, blend the ground meat with the salt and pepper, mixing well but not over mixing. Divide into four 8-ounce portions and press flat with a burger press or between plates, should be 1/2-inch thick. Next, on a preheated flat top or griddle, sear the burgers on the first side, 4 minutes, and then flip and repeat the process. Cook the burgers until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F for medium.
• For the buns, preheat a saute pan over medium heat (or use the griddle from the burgers). Then spread butter on both sides of the interior of the buns. Toast the buns until browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Finally, heat the oil in a saute pan over high heat. Add the eggs and cook until the whites are set, with a soft yolk, for over-medium eggs.
• To build, stack a burger on a toasted bun with 2 bacon slices, a tomato slice, a fried egg and the bun top. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

THE WURST REUBEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat medium skillet over medium heat, add the butter and when melted add the onions and cook until soft and tender, 20 minutes. When done, add a splash of water and stir in the mustard.
• Add sauerkraut to a small pot and keep warm over low heat.
• Combine sour cream, ketchup and relish in a small bowl and reserve.
• In a large bowl, combine the meat, spices, parsley, vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste. Form 4 patties, thinner at middle and thicker at edges for more even cooking and to prevent burgers from bulging at the middle. Heat the oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 5 minutes on each side. Melt the cheese over the patties the last 2 minutes of cooking, under foil tent.
• To serve, pile the onions on the bun bottoms and top with a leaf of lettuce, cheese wurst burger, sauerkraut, and the sour cream sauce. Cover with the tops of the buns and serve.

ROLLER COASTER REUBEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a large skillet with the oil over medium heat and saute the onions until translucent. Remove to a large bowl and let cool.
• Add all the remaining ingredients, except the cheese and BBQ sauce, to the bowl and combine well. Liberally spray a baking sheet with cooking spray Take half of the ground beef mixture and form into a loaf on the baking sheet.
• Lay the strips of cheese on top of the meatloaf, then cover with the other half of the meat mixture. When finished it should look like a block of meatloaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature registers140 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. This should take about 1 hour (but please check constantly as some ovens cook faster then others). About 5 minutes before the meatloaf is ready remove from oven and coat with the BBQ sauce. Return to the oven until nicely glazed.
• Remove meatloaf from the oven to a cutting board and allow to cool. Cut the meatloaf into 1-inch thick slices and put each slice between 2 pieces of rye bread. At this point you can add, tomato, lettuce and pickle, if you like.
• Cook's Note: I like to heat a skillet up and fry the sandwich before serving.

REUBEN PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Cut stem ends off unpeeled garlic cloves. Place cloves on a piece of foil. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon oil; wrap in foil. Bake until cloves are soft, 20-25 minutes. Unwrap and cool to room temperature. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins; mash with a fork. Add to onions. Stir in sauerkraut, coleslaw mix and applesauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until coleslaw begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat., Place mushrooms on a baking sheet. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Combine spices; rub over mushrooms. Bake until tender, 10-15 minutes, turning once. Top with Swiss cheese; bake until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer., Serve mushrooms in buns with sauerkraut mixture and dressing.

REUBEN BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together except the sauerkraut and cheese.
• Shape mixture into 5 patties, each about 3/4-inch thick.
• Set oven control to broil or 550 degrees F.
• Broil the patties 4 inches from the heat, turning once, to the desired doneness, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Top each patty with sauerkraut and a cheese slice.
• Broil until the cheese is melted and a light brown in color.
• Nice served on toasted rye or pumpernickel buns or bread.