Classic Beef Reuben Sandwich
Recipe Source: Beef It's Whats For Dinner
The Classic Beef Reuben Sandwich is a beloved deli staple that combines savory, tangy, and cheesy flavors in every bite. Imagine thinly sliced corned beef piled high on grilled rye bread with tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and creamy Thousand Island dressing. The warm, toasted bread provides the perfect vessel for the contrasting textures and flavors of the ingredients. Whether enjoyed as a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, the Classic Beef Reuben Sandwich is a timeless classic that continues to delight taste buds with its perfect combination of salty, tangy, and cheesy goodness.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Thousand Island Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup drained sweet pickle relish
- 2 tsp distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Reubens
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces thinly sliced deli Corned Beef or Pastrami
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 8 slices rye or pumpernickel bread
- 8 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- 1-1/2 cups drained sauerkraut
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island
Directions:
- Prepare Thousand Island Dressing.
- Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, drained sweet pickle relish, distilled white vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at lease 1 hour.
- Lightly spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place 2 bread slices, butter side down, in skillet.
- Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon dressing, 3 ounces corned beef, quarter of sauerkraut and 2 cheese slices. Top with 2 bread slices butter side up.
- Cook sandwiches 4 to 6 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, turning once. Repeat with remaining bread, dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese. Serve with additional Thousand Island Dressing, as desired.