A classic sandwich turned burger, this is a perfect way to step into the realm of non-traditional "burgers." Quick and easy to make, you'll for sure slip this one into your back pocket to pull out whenever you want to impress other people without stressing out. This recipe makes 3, 1/3 pound burgers.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 3
Ingredients
85/15ground beef - 1lb
Rye bread - 6 slices
Pastrami - 1/2 lb
Swiss cheese - 6 slices
Sauerkraut
Thousand island dressing
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Prepare the burger patty
Mix the ground beef with a couple pinches each of salt and pepper. form the burgers into patties the shape of your bread and cook until done, either on the grill or on a flat top griddle. During the last minute of cooking, place two slices of Swiss cheese on each patty so it melts slightly.
Make the burger
Brush the rye bread on each side with a little olive oil and grill or toast until each piece browns.
Spread a generous amount of thousand island dressing on one side of each piece of bread and assemble the burgers as follows:
Bread>thousand island>burger patty>Swiss cheese>pastrami (divide the pastrami evenly between the burgers)>sauerkraut>more thousand island>bread.