Reuben Turkey Burgers are seasoned ground turkey that’s made into burgers and topped with a pile of homemade sauerkraut and swiss cheese for a twist on the traditional Reuben sandwich.
How do you make a Reuben sandwich healthier? It’s easy, ditch the processed meat and replace it with a seasoned organic turkey burger. It’s the perfect companion for the sauerkraut, swiss cheese and a dollop of mustard.
Reuben Turkey Burgers
These burgers are a healthy way to satisfy a Reuben craving. Ground turkey is lower in fat, salt and does not contain nitrates. Top these burgers off with a splash of Dijon mustard, grilled rye bread and a few homemade pickles on the side.
We love these turkey burgers! You can cook them on top of the stove or grill them. Whichever way you choose to make them, they are full of flavor.
PrintReuben Turkey Burgers
Turkey burger meets Reuben sandwich in this better for you version of a Reuben Sandwich
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 16
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon olive oil – for stove top method only
1 pound organic ground turkey breast
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
4 heaping tablespoons sauerkraut
4 thin slices organic swiss cheese
Rye or sourdough bread
Instructions
Mix the onion, caraway seeds, and meat together and form into four 1/4 pound patties
STOVE-TOP METHOD
- Pre-heat oil in a pan over medium heat
- once heated, add the burgers to the pan and cook for about 7 minutes until they begin to turn brown
- flip them over and cook for three minutes, top with sauerkraut and cheese
- cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes more until cheese has melted and internal temperature has reached 165
GRILL METHOD
- preheat grill to medium heat
- once grill is hot, place the burgers on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes and flip
- cook for 4 to 5 minutes then top with sauerkraut and cheese then cover
- cook until cheese melts and turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 – about 4 miniutes more
Serve burgers on toasted rye or sourdough
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I love lightened up versions of family favorites. Thanks.
You are welcome Wendy!
Love the healthy spin on it. I’ve been trying to serve more ground turkey dishes to my family, and these look great!
Thanks Jolene!
I love that this is on top of a turkey burger. I’m not a huge fan of corned beef so this is totally the way I’d prefe rit.
Thanks Nichole!
I love anything with kraut- always have. So all these fermented recipes make me happy.
I can eat kraut right out of the jar!
Love this idea as both easier and healthier than corned beef.
Thank you!
The Reuben is my absolute favorite sandwich of all time! I would have to put a generous amount of thousand island dressing on mine too. 🙂
Thousand Island works too! I don’t eat mayo though so I’m happy with mustard!
What a great “healthy” take on a Reuben! This sounds delicious.
Thanks Karen!
Now, I can totally eat a Reuben every day for lunch without feeling guilty!!! Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck – Colleen
Thanks!
I love this idea! I shouldn’t check stuff like this out when I’m hungry because now I’m craving a bite (or ten!)
I know how that feels carlee, I try to not looks at food pictures when I’m hungry!
Sounds delicious. I never make reubens at home, but I need to. This recipe is perfect for shaking up my lunch game.
I love when comfort foods get a healthy twist! Yummo!
These burgers sound delicious! Love caraway seeds and saurkraut!
My burgers are so boring compared to this one. Looks fantastic.
This burger sure is mouth watering! If I used some garlic with the turkey to make the patty do you think it was alter the flavor of the recipe too much? Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to make this at home!
Hi Sam! I would think a little bit of garlic would taste great with this! Enjoy!
LOVE the idea of turning a reuben into a burger! That makes it so much easier for some reason. I can definitely do this for dinner without the bread. Thanks for the idea!
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Love turkey burgers and even better that you made it a reuben! Such a perfect spring/summer recipe.
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Thanks Jean, and we love grilling!
Loving all that fabulous cheese on top! What a great looking burger!
Thanks Linda
i love a good turkey burger and i love ruebens! win/win!
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thank you Cynthia!
Wow, such a great idea! I would never have thought to put sauerkraut and swiss on a turkey burger to make a Reuben burger. My hubby will love this on some rye buns!
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What a hearty sounding burger! Loving the sauerkraut and caraway seeds in there!
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