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Reuben-Style Cheeseburgers

Irresistibly Juicy Reuben-Style Cheeseburgers at Home

Enjoy these Reuben-Style Cheeseburgers, combining classic flavors with a healthier twist for a satisfying dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns whole grain or gluten-free
  • 1 pound 96/4 lean ground beef or ground turkey as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons dehydrated onion or adjust for fresh onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce soy sauce as a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or use regular salt in lesser amounts
  • 8 ounces corned beef deli corned beef or leftover brisket
  • 4 slices light Swiss cheese or provolone/reduced-fat cheddar
  • 1 cup sauerkraut drained
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup light mayo or Greek yogurt as a lower-fat alternative
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup reduced-sugar version if desired
  • 1 tablespoon sweet relish or chopped pickles as a substitute

Equipment

  • Grill
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together light mayo, ketchup, and sweet relish until smooth.
  2. Heat chopped corned beef in a skillet for about 5 minutes, then add drained sauerkraut and warm for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Combine lean ground beef, dehydrated onion, Worcestershire sauce, and kosher salt in a bowl; shape into four patties.
  4. Preheat grill or skillet, cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  5. Melt Swiss cheese on patties by covering and letting it sit for about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Assemble by spreading Thousand Island dressing on buns, adding burger patties, sauerkraut, and corned beef.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These burgers are customizable; feel free to add your favorite toppings and ensure not to overcook for maximum juiciness.

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