Platte County Fair Kraut Burgers Recipes

KRAUT BURGERS II

Steps:

• Dough: Pour yeast into water.
• Set aside. Scald milk, then add sugar, salt and margarine. Cool.
• Add egg to mixture, then flour.
• Mix thoroughly, then knead until smooth. Let rise until double.
• Filling: Brown meat in skillet. Season and set aside. Pour 1/4 cup oil into a kettle. Shred cabbage and onion and saute in kettle until transparent. Stir often.
• Roll dough 1/4-inch thick and cut into 4-inch squares.
• Place a heaping tablespoon of filling on each square. Bring edges together and pinch.
• Place smooth side up in greased pan.
• Let rise 20 to 30 minutes.
• Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or until nice and brown.

KRAUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut up cabbage and onion. Cook 20 minutes; drain.
• Brown meat; drain.
• Add cabbage and onion. Steam 10 minutes.
• Prepare hot roll mix as directed on package.
• Roll out and cut in 6-inch circles. Place a small amount of filling in circles. Spoon in small amount of cheese and hot pepper. Fold over and seal.
• Place in oiled casserole. Bake at 350 degrees until brown.

PLATTE COUNTY FAIR KRAUT BURGERS

Steps:

• Divide chuck into thirds.
• Then divide each third into half, and flatten them out into 6 patties.
• Place 1/3 cup sauerkraut on each of 3 patties.
• Top with the other 3 patties, being sure to seal well around the edges.
• Sprinkle with steak seasoning.
• Grill until done.
• Place each burger on a bun and top with mustard or your favorite topping.