Best 7 Krautburger Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a dish that captivates taste buds with its unique and tantalizing flavor profile: the krautburger. This culinary creation combines the tangy, sour notes of fermented cabbage, known as sauerkraut, with the savory goodness of ground beef, creating a symphony of flavors that is sure to leave an impression. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for cooking a mouthwatering krautburger is an endeavor worth pursuing. In this article, we will delve into the world of krautburgers, exploring various recipes that showcase the versatility and deliciousness of this unique dish. We will guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of preparation, and unveiling the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of flavors that will make your krautburger stand out from the ordinary.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ORIGINAL LAUER-KRAUT BURGERS



Original Lauer-Kraut Burgers image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
1 1/2 yellow onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup Lauer Kraut (you may substitute bagged sauerkraut, not canned)
Salt
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup powdered milk
8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the burger filling: Brown the ground chuck in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling the meat pretty finely as it browns. Add the chopped onions and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook the onion down a little, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chopped cabbage, sauerkraut, remaining 1 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Let the mixture cook, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how done you like the cabbage. Strain and let cool.
  • For the dough: Put the yeast and sugar in a 4-cup measuring cup and add warm water to the 1-cup mark. Stir together and let sit until the yeast rises to twice its original size. Put the powdered milk in another 4-cup measuring cup and add water to the 2-cup mark. Stir together. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt and shortening. Cut the shortening into the flour by hand. Next, make a well in the flour and add the eggs, yeast mixture and the powdered milk mixture to the flour. Work it all together until the dough comes away from the bowl (you may need a touch more flour or water). Oil the dough slightly on each side, cover and let rise, for 10 minutes. Pinch and let rise another 15 minutes.
  • To assemble the Lauer-Kraut burgers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and put the dough on the flour. Begin to roll the dough as close to a rectangle as you can, roughly 24-by-30 inches. Once the dough is rolled out, cut the dough into squares, roughly 6-by-6 inches. Take a square of dough and roll it out a little bigger, roughly 8-by-8 inches. Turn the re-rolled square over and add a full cup of filling mixture into the middle of the dough. Bring the opposite corners of the square together, and then bring the other 2 opposite corners together. You should have all 4 corners drawn together. Pinch down the 4 seams of the dough. Once you pinch all the seams, push down slightly on the kraut burger. This will release extra air and help you find any place you missed sealing the kraut burger. Turn the sealed pocket over and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

KRAUTBURGER



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A lean version of a German beef and cabbage filled roll. They freeze very well, and are good dipped in mustard.

Provided by MARLENE_PEARCE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
½ medium head cabbage, shredded
½ (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, sliced
black pepper to taste
2 (1 pound) loaves frozen bread dough, thawed
butter flavored cooking spray
¼ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain fat. Stir in cabbage and onion soup mix; cook 5 minutes longer, or until lightly browned. Set aside.
  • Roll one loaf of bread dough into a 16x8 inch rectangle, then cut into eight 4 inch squares. Spoon cabbage mixture into center of each square, top with 1 small slice cheese and bring up diagonal points, pinching edges closed. Place krautburgers on a cookie sheet coated with cooking spray, and let rise for about 10 minutes.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until brown. Brush tops of warm rolls with margarine. Repeat process with second loaf of bread and remaining cabbage mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 537.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

FAMILY FAVORITE KRAUT BURGERS



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I like this recipe because my family loves it! It is their favorite meal that I cook on occasion. My Husband is German and Kraut burgers are his favorite German food. I have worked on this recipe for many years to make this recipe better and easier. Tip one is to make sure you have several cookie sheets and a clean table. Tip number two don't buy cheap meat. Buy the good quality meat. Tip number three turn on some music.

Provided by Peace

Categories     Breads

Time 3h

Yield 24 24, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion (chopped)
1 large head of cabbage (shredded)
3 lbs lean ground beef
1 1/2 lbs German sausages (remove from links)
1 lb colby-monterey jack cheese (shredded)
2 (24 count) bags of rhodes texas size frozen dinner rolls
salt
pepper
garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place all rolls out on cookie sheets. Spray syran wrap with cooking spray and cover snuggly (so dough does not dry out. Leave out to rise over night.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In Large skillet brown ground beef and sausage together. When fully cooked drain off any excess oil in skillet. Season meat with salt,pepper and garlic powder. Add onions and half of the cabbage. Cover and let simmer.
  • While meat is cooking clean a large surface area and dust lightly with flour. Roll out each roll to about 6" to 7" round circle.
  • I do one cookie sheet at a time.
  • Remove meat mixture from skillet and put it in a large bowl.
  • Add the remaining cabbage to meat and stir well.(You can adjust the amount of cabbage you put in at this time if wanted or needed.). The heat from the meat will steam the remaining cabbage. Add Cheese to mixture. Stir well.
  • Place approximately 1/2 to 3/4 cup of mixture on top of one rolled out roll (dough) and cover with second roll. Pinch edges tightly all around the roll and tuck under roll. Place each roll on cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • My family eats these with honey mustard and spicy mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 440.1, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.7, Protein 21.5

KRAUT BIEROCKS



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These meat-and-cabbage-mixture filled sweet rolls make a great main dish, and are also great as a snack. They reheat well, so leftovers are also great! Sauerkraut can be used in place of the cabbage for more of a 'kraut flavor'.

Provided by Kim Van Pelt

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
2 cups warm water
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup powdered milk
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup shortening
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
3 cups shredded cabbage
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
½ cup shredded, processed American cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • To Make Sweet Dough: In a medium bowl combine the yeast, sugar and water and mix together; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in flour, dry milk, baking powder and shortening, then knead mixture for 10 minutes, adding as little flour as necessary. Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, then knead again.
  • To Make Filling: Meanwhile, brown beef, sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat. Drain extra fat from skillet, then stir in cabbage, mustard, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Flatten a piece of dough. Place large spoonful of meat filling onto dough and fold over to form a round bun. Lay folded-side-down in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1129.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

KRAUTBURGERS



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Even after more than 50 years of marriage, I love to bake and cook for family and friends. The recipe for these rolls stuffed with cabbage and ground beef has been in my files for years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 32 buns.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium cabbage, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt, pepper and seasoned salt to taste
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening and salt. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. , Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large saucepan, cook cabbage and onion until tender. , In a large bowl, combine the meat, cabbage mixture, salt, pepper and seasoned salt. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 16-in. square. Cut into 4-in. squares. Place 1/4 cup filling in the center of each. Bring corners over filling; pinch to seal. , Place, seam side down, on greased baking sheets. Do not let rise. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

ORIGINAL LAUER-KRAUT BURGERS



Original Lauer-Kraut Burgers image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 pounds 80/20 ground chuck
1 1/2 yellow onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 medium head green cabbage, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup Lauer Kraut (you may substitute bagged sauerkraut, not canned)
Salt
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup powdered milk
8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the burger filling: Brown the ground chuck in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling the meat pretty finely as it browns. Add the chopped onions and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook the onion down a little, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chopped cabbage, sauerkraut, remaining 1 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Let the mixture cook, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how done you like the cabbage. Strain and let cool.
  • For the dough: Put the yeast and sugar in a 4-cup measuring cup and add warm water to the 1-cup mark. Stir together and let sit until the yeast rises to twice its original size. Put the powdered milk in another 4-cup measuring cup and add water to the 2-cup mark. Stir together. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt and shortening. Cut the shortening into the flour by hand. Next, make a well in the flour and add the eggs, yeast mixture and the powdered milk mixture to the flour. Work it all together until the dough comes away from the bowl (you may need a touch more flour or water). Oil the dough slightly on each side, cover and let rise, for 10 minutes. Pinch and let rise another 15 minutes.
  • To assemble the Lauer-Kraut burgers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and put the dough on the flour. Begin to roll the dough as close to a rectangle as you can, roughly 24-by-30 inches. Once the dough is rolled out, cut the dough into squares, roughly 6-by-6 inches. Take a square of dough and roll it out a little bigger, roughly 8-by-8 inches. Turn the re-rolled square over and add a full cup of filling mixture into the middle of the dough. Bring the opposite corners of the square together, and then bring the other 2 opposite corners together. You should have all 4 corners drawn together. Pinch down the 4 seams of the dough. Once you pinch all the seams, push down slightly on the kraut burger. This will release extra air and help you find any place you missed sealing the kraut burger. Turn the sealed pocket over and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

KRAUT BURGERS



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Make and share this Kraut Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     German

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb beef, ground
2 medium onions, sliced
1 small head of cabbage
salt & pepper
to taste hot roll mix
to taste cheddar cheese, shredded
to taste jalapeno, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut up cabbage and onion. Cook 20 minutes; drain.
  • Brown meat; drain.
  • Add cabbage and onion. Steam 10 minutes.
  • Prepare hot roll mix as directed on package.
  • Roll out and cut in 6-inch circles. Place a small amount of filling in circles. Spoon in small amount of cheese and hot pepper. Fold over and seal.
  • Place in oiled casserole. Bake at 350 degrees until brown.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your burgers, kraut, and sauce.
  • Don't overcook the burgers. Cook them until they are just cooked through, or they will become dry and tough.
  • Make sure the sauerkraut is well-drained. If it's too wet, it will make the burgers soggy.
  • Use a good quality Thousand Island dressing. Or make your own with mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, and a few other ingredients.
  • Serve the burgers immediately. They are best when they are hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Krautburgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or a casual weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a burger that is packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new burger recipe, give krautburgers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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