Sauerbraten Burgers

Transform your burger night with these tangy, flavor-packed Sauerbraten Burgers, a creative twist on the German classic. Juicy patties made from a blend of ground beef and pork are seasoned with warm spices like ginger and cloves, then topped with a vibrant quick-pickled red cabbage and carrot slaw for a perfect balance of richness and acidity. A creamy whole-grain mustard and sour cream sauce adds a zesty kick, while lightly toasted buns bring just the right amount of crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe combines hearty comfort with a gourmet edge, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or unique game-day grilling. Serve these burgers with a side of crispy fries or a simple green salad to complete the ultimate meal experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.5 lb ground pork
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 0.5 tsp ground ginger
• 0.25 tsp ground cloves
• 1.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp pepper
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large eggs
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
• 4 pieces hamburger buns
• 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Add shredded red cabbage and julienned carrot to the vinegar mixture. Toss well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to quick pickle.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, grated onion, breadcrumbs, egg, ground ginger, ground cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined.

Step 4

Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties, making a small indentation in the center of each to prevent puffing during cooking.

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the burger patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 6

While the burgers cook, whisk together sour cream and whole-grain mustard in a small bowl to create the sauce.

Step 7

Lightly toast the hamburger buns under a broiler or in a toaster.

Step 8

Assemble the burgers by spreading the mustard-sour cream sauce on the bottom bun, placing a burger patty on top, adding a generous heap of the pickled cabbage-carrot mixture, and finishing with the top bun.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Sauerbraten Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1450.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2883.8

Total Fat 188.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 768.7mg	0%
Sodium 2549.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.6g
Protein 211.5g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 488.2mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 1680.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 19.6%