Ingredients:
1 lb pastrami or corned beef (thinly sliced)
1 lb ground beef (80/20), formed into loose balls
6 sandwich buns or ciabatta bread (flat-top toasted)
Swiss cheese slices
Sauerkraut (drained)
Butter or oil for the griddle
Thousand Island or Russian dressing
Optional: Pickled red onions (as seen in the jar)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat the Blackstone
Medium-high heat, oil or butter the surface lightly.
2. Smash Burgers
Place a beef ball on the griddle, smash it flat with a press or spatula.
Cook 2-3 minutes until crusty, then flip.
Top each patty with Swiss cheese to melt.
3. Heat the Pastrami & Sauerkraut
Warm sliced pastrami and sauerkraut on the side of the griddle.
4. Toast the Bread
Lightly butter and toast both sides of the sandwich bread on the griddle until golden and crispy.
5. Assemble the Sandwich
Bottom bun → smear with dressing
Add the cheesy smashed patty
Pile on hot pastrami
Top with sauerkraut
Add pickled onions if using
More dressing on the top bun and close it
6. Optional Press
Use a griddle press or spatula to press the whole sandwich slightly for a crispy, melty finish.
