Brat Burger with Brussels Slaw

• Brat Burger Patties
• 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 pound Bratwurst Sausage - removed from casing
• 2 cloves Garlic - minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper or Steak Seasoning of choice
• 1/4 cup Parsley - chopped finely
• Brussels Sprouts Slaw
• 1/2 pound Brussels Sprouts - root ends trimmed and grated or chopped into fine shreds
• 4 slices Bacon - chopped
• 1/4 whole Red Onion - Chopped
• 3 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• *Optional
• 6 slices Beefsteak Tomatoes (adjust nutritional data accordingly)
• 6 slices Swiss or Gruyere cheese (adjust nutritional data accordingly)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, garlic salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix well.
2. Divide meat into 6 equal 4-ounce formed patties. See notes below - How to Shape a Burger For Grilling or Broiling
3. Place patties on foil-lined broiler pan and store in the fridge. In the meantime, make the Brussels sprouts slaw (instructions below).
4. When slaw is done, turn on broiler.
5. Position top oven rack so that tops of patties are 2 1/2 to 3 inches below the broiler elements or flame.
6. Broil for 3 minutes until top is well browned. Flip patties and continue for about 3 minutes or longer. Adjust cooking time if you want them more or less cooked.
7. For OPTIONAL tomatoes and cheese - Broil burger patties for 2 minutes. Flip patties and continue for about 3 minutes or longer. Flip patties once again, place one tomato slice and one cheese slice on each patty. Broil patties again for a min or 2 until cheese is melted.
8. Top patties with slaw or serve on the side.

1. Preheat pan on medium-high heat.
2. Cook bacon pieces until edges start to brown.
3. Remove any unwanted bacon fat.
4. Add onions and saute for a few minutes.
5. Add Brussels sprouts.Saute until tender.
6. Remove heat and transfer to a bowl.
7. Combine Mustard, lemon juice and vinegar.
8. Mix mustard mix into Brussels sprouts
   

Recipe Notes