Oktoberfest Burgers & Bold Rock Draft

Oktoberfest isn't just for beer. Introducing Oktoberfest Burgers with Bold Rock Draft Amber Apple Cider. 

  •    30 to 35 minutes
  •    4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 teaspoons German-style coarse-grain mustard
  • 4 pretzel rolls, split, warmed
For German-Style Beef Sausage:
  • 1 lb ground beef (93% or leaner)
  • 1/4 cup 2% reduced fat milk
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
For Sauerkraut:
  • 3 Cups coleslaw mix
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon caraway seed

Instructions

  • 1. Combine sauerkraut ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and cook 8-11 minutes or until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside. 

  • 2. Meanwhile, prepare German-Style Beef Sausage: Combine all beef sausage ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape sausage mixture into four 1/2-inch patties. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties; cook 10-12 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160*F, turning occasionally. During last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top burgers with cheese.

  • 3. Spread mustard on bottom of rolls; top with burgers and evenly with sauerkraut. Close sandwiches.