Reuben Meatball Sliders

These sliders put a twist on the classic Reuben by swapping in bison, a leaner protein that delivers bold flavor without the heaviness of traditional ground beef. With bison – you’re in luck! If you’re used to the standard beef meatball, bison offers a subtle richness that holds up beautifully against the punchy notes of sauerkraut, caraway, and Swiss.

Each meatball packs in the key flavors of a Reuben sandwich while staying juicy and tender thanks to the sauerkraut and cheese folded right into the mix. The toasted marble rye breadcrumbs help bind everything together and add that hint of rye you expect in a Reuben. Once baked and tucked into slider buns with melty cheese and Thousand Island dressing, they make for a crowd-pleasing bite that’s easy to prep and even easier to serve – whether you’re feeding family, or guests, or just looking for a change from the usual.

 

Reuben Meatball Sliders

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword ground bison
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 Meatballs

Ingredients

For Meatballs:

  • 32 oz Great Range Premium Ground Bison
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup swiss cheese - shredded
  • 1/2 cup sauerkraut
  • 4 slices marble rye bread - toasted & crumbled
  • 2 eggs

For Serving:

  • slider buns
  • sauerkraut
  • swiss cheese slices
  • thousand island dressing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toast the marble rye bread slices in the oven until crispy, about 5–8 minutes. Once toasted, pulse the bread in a food processor until it becomes fine breadcrumbs. Set aside and leave the oven on.

  2. In a large bowl, mix the ground bison, coriander, caraway seeds, Worcestershire sauce, shredded Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, breadcrumbs, and eggs until fully combined.

  3. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking oil. Roll the mixture into meatballs about 2–3 inches wide (they'll shrink a bit while cooking). Place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet.

  4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.

  5. Toast the slider buns. Assemble each slider with 1–2 meatballs, a bit of sauerkraut, a quarter slice of Swiss cheese, and a spoonful of Thousand Island dressing. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This recipe was created in collaboration with The Starving Chef. You can like her on Facebook and subscribe on YouTube for weekly recipes. You can find this recipe, and many others, with step-by-step pictures on The Starving Chef Blog.

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