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three corned beef reuben sandwiches stacked on a green plate.
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Corned Beef Reuben

Corned Beef Reuben is braised in dark beer using the low and slow method, then topped with sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and scratch-made Russian dressing!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 30 minutes
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 1208kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Quiche My Grits

Equipment

Ingredients

GRILLED REUBEN

  • 2 lbs. corned beef (click link to follow recipe)
  • 8 slices seedless rye or marbled bread
  • 8 slices swiss cheese
  • 2 cups sauerkraut (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup Russian dressing (recipe below)
  • butter for grilling

RUSSIAN DRESSING

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup chili sauce or ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

GRILLED REUBEN

  • Cook corned beef in advance using this recipe.
  • To make 4 sandwiches, arrange 8 slices of bread on a cutting board.
  • Pile ½ pound of corned beef on 4 slices of the bread.
  • Arrange 2 slices of swiss cheese on top of meat on each sandwich. 
  • Mix sauerkraut with Russian Dressing (below).
  • Spoon sauerkraut mixture on remaining bread slices. 
  • Close sandwiches and spread bread with butter.
  • Grill one sandwich at a time in a skillet over medium low heat.
  • Flip the sandwich using a large spatula after about 3 minutes.
  • When cheese is melted, take off heat. Watch to make sure the bread doesn't burn.

RUSSIAN DRESSING

  • Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Combine with sauerkraut, or use as a dressing.

Notes

  • Be sure to use my Dutch Oven Corned Beef recipe to make the corned beef ahead of time. 
  • Grill only one sandwich at at time to prevent crowding the pan. It will help you adjust the heat and flip easier.
  • Use medium-low heat in the skillet so the bread won't burn while you're waiting for the cheese to melt.
  • If the corned beef is cold, warm it in the microwave for 30 seconds before assembling the sandwich to aid in the heating process.
  • Cooking time includes preparation of the corned beef.
  • View the Google Web Story for Corned Beef Reuben!

Nutrition

Calories: 1208kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Sodium: 4707mg | Potassium: 1079mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 8mg