Pastrami Burgers
Ingredients
For the Pastrami Burger
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound pastrami, sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced, optional
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 large hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
For Russian Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
- 3
In large bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Form into 4 equal-sized patties and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. This will make it easier to transfer to the grill.
- 5
When the grill is heated, place patties on grill grates. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4 min - 6
Place 1/4 of the pastrami on each patty and top with Swiss cheese. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until patties are cooked through (165 F) and cheese has melted through. Promptly remove from grill.
2 min - 7
Quickly whip up the Russian dressing. In a small bowl, combine the mayo, ketchup, horseradish, and onion powder.
- 8
To serve, add shredded lettuce to one half of hamburger bun, top with finished patty, and add a generous dollop of Russian dressing.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)

