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Bacon and Sauerkraut Cheeseburger

This recipe for a hamburger with sauerkraut turns fast food into a real gourmet dish.

  • 20 Minuten
  • easy
  • 4 Persons

Ingredients:

500 g ground beef

300 g sauerkraut (drained)

8 tbsp mustard

0.5 tsp paprika powder

2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

8 slices bacon

4 slices cheddar cheese

1 head romaine lettuce

4 burger buns

12 slices burger pickles

vegetable oil for frying

1.

The preparation

In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, mustard, paprika powder, salt, and pepper. Form into equal-sized patties, transfer to a plate, and let sit at room temperature until needed for cooking.

Ingredients: beef, mustard, paprika powder, salt, pepper

2.

The Mildessa

In a small saucepan, heat up drained sauerkraut over medium-low heat for approx. 5 - 7 min. Cover and remove from heat.

Ingredients: sauerkraut

3.

The bacon

In a large frying pan, cook bacon over medium-high heat for approx. 1 – 2 min. per side until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease.

Ingredients: bacon

4.

The patties

In a large frying pan, sauté burgers in some vegetable oil over medium heat for:

 

3 - 4 min. per side for medium-rare or

4 - 5 min. per side for well-done.

5.

The cheese

When burgers are finished cooking, top with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil, and let sit for approx. 3 - 5 min.

Ingredients: cheddar cheese

6.

The assembly

In the meantime, wash and dry lettuce. Heat a large, clean frying pan over medium heat, then add very little vegetable oil and toast burger buns for approx. 60 - 90 sec. per side. Mix together ketchup and mustard; spread an even layer over bottom burger bun. Assemble burger by layering lettuce, burger patty, sauerkraut, bacon, and pickles on top. Finish with some more sauce and top half of burger bun. Enjoy!

Ingredients: lettuce, burger buns, ketchup, mustard, sauerkaut, bacon, pickeles