The Reuben Burger is a hearty burger with all the flavors of a Reuben sandwich; corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing. This is for burger lovers and Reuben lovers, and everybody in between!
It is officially Burger Month, so you’ll be getting some pretty delicious things from me over the next four weeks.
Some people believe a Reuben sandwich is perfect exactly the way it is.
Those people are adorable.
Because once you pile those same flavors onto a juicy burger — corned beef, sauerkraut, melty cheese, and a tangy Thousand Island-style sauce — something magical happens.
This Reuben burger recipe takes everything that makes the classic deli favorite so good and turns it into a messy, knife-and-fork burger situation that’s completely worth it.
The burger starts with ground sirloin patty topped with white cheddar, topped with another bun, topped with chopped corned beef, which gives it that unmistakable Reuben flavor before the toppings even hit the bun. From there it’s stacked with sauerkraut, creamy dressing, and caraway seeds for the full deli-meets-backyard-burger experience.
If you love a good Reuben sandwich, this burger version might actually ruin the original for you.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
It’s the best of both worlds – a juicy burger and the world’s best sandwich ever. Corned beef, sirloin beef, homemade Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut and white cheddar.

What Is a Reuben Burger?
A Reuben burger is exactly what it sounds like — a burger inspired by the classic deli sandwich. Traditional Reubens typically include corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian or Thousand Island dressing served on rye bread.
In this version, those same bold flavors are layered onto a burger like a double decker for a hearty mash-up of two comfort food favorites.

Why This Reuben Burger Works
- Corned beef in the patty = deeper flavor
- Caraway seeds give it that classic deli taste
- Sauerkraut adds brightness
- Thousand Island ties everything together
Make this for your friends. They’ll love you. If you’re in the mood for more over-the-top, check out my Ultimate Reuben Burger loaded with pastrami and fries.
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Reuben Burger
Love a Reuben sandwich? This Reuben Burger recipe stacks beef, corned beef, sauerkraut and tangy dressing for a deli favorite turned juicy burger.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground sirloin
- 2 tbsp Moore's Original Marinade
- 2 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 lb. corned beef, chopped
- 8 slices Cabot Seriously Sharp White Cheddar
- Sauerkraut
- Thousand Island Dressing
- Carraway seeds
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tbsp salted butter
Instructions
- Combine ground sirloin, Moore's marinade and parsley; form into 4 burgers; grill or cook on stovetop until done, add cheese until melted and remove from pan.
- Drain all but 2 tbsp. of grease from pan.
- Heat butter to grease over medium heat and add buns, browning the insides; remove.
- Assemble burger by adding sirloin burger on bottom, corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing and carraway seeds.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 Amounts Per Serving: Calories: 806Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 1987mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 60gThe provided nutrition calculated may not always be accurate.
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Shea Goldstein is the voice behind Dixie Chik Cooks. She's a recipe developer, brand ambassador and food writer. She has been published in Redbook, Parade, MSN, and more. Shea is a Southern Belle Who's Thinking About What's For Dinner While Eating Lunch.






This Post Has 14 Comments
YOU are the Burger Queen!! Wowza! Love this one Shea!
all that yumminess under one bun :0)
You’re too sweet, Diane. But you can say that all day long if you want lol.
A reuben and a burger in one… Shut the front door! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! {Pinned!}
Michele! You would love this 🙂
Crazy ass! That’s what I get from eating all your burgers!
I am a crazy ass, indeed. Thanks for stopping by, Abbe lol
Wow, this burger looks so delicious in those pictures!!!!!!!! Have to try making it this weekend. Very nice presentation.
Thank you, Jessi!
I’m not a huge burger fan, but this is certainly appealing!!!
Thank you, Mimi 🙂
Gimme that burger! That’s all I can say! 🙂
It’s my favorite, I definitely recommend making it 🙂
Seriously, you have an amazing talent for burgers, girl!! So creative and I know deeelish!! xoxo
Thank you, Ally! That means so much coming from you 🙂