1-1/2 lb 80% lean ground chuck*
For the Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise*
2 tablespoons ketchup.
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish.
2 teaspoons finely diced shallot
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste.
For the topping
1/2 cup sauerkraut
4 1-oz slices Havarti Cheese
4 slices Rye bread or 4 hamburger buns
Make Thousand Island Dressing: Stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, diced shallot and salt. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Make the Burgers: Shape ground beef into 4 burgers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook on grill until you have reached desired doneness. The last few minutes on the grill, place sauerkraut on top of burger. Top with cheese. Serve on toasted hamburger buns or grilled rye bread.