Grilled Bacon and Sauerkraut Cheeseburgers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Juicy grilled beef burgers topped with crisp bacon, tangy sauerkraut, and melted cheese for a savory, smoky flavor combination. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 600 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, 80% lean ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 bacon strips
1 cup, drained sauerkraut
4 Swiss cheese slices
4, toasted burger buns
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp for buns butter
1 tbsp for grill olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Mix 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper gently, then form into four 4-inch patties.
Step 2: Brush grill grates with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side until medium doneness, flipping once.
Step 3: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, top each patty with 1 slice Swiss cheese and 1/4 cup drained sauerkraut. Close grill lid to melt cheese.
Step 4: Meanwhile, cook 6 strips of bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Step 5: Spread 1 tbsp butter on cut sides of 4 burger buns and toast them on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Step 6: Assemble burgers by spreading 2 tbsp yellow mustard on the bottom buns, placing the cheesy sauerkraut-topped patties, then layering with 1-2 bacon strips each. Cover with top buns and serve immediately.