Description
Succulent roast beef reuben sandwiches combine classic deli flavors with homemade comfort. Hearty layers of tender meat, tangy sauerkraut, and melted swiss cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Cheese:
- 1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Bread and Base:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 cup coleslaw
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup Russian or Thousand Island dressing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with tangy dressing.
- Arrange a slice of Swiss cheese directly onto the dressed side of half the bread pieces.
- Create a hearty layer of roast beef atop the cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Pile a generous helping of creamy coleslaw onto the roast beef.
- Cap the sandwich with remaining bread slices, positioning the dressed side facing downward.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and introduce butter, allowing it to melt and coat the cooking surface.
- Carefully position sandwiches in the heated skillet, applying gentle pressure with a spatula.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until bread achieves a golden-brown crispness and cheese melts luxuriously.
- Transfer sandwiches from skillet, slice diagonally to showcase layered interior, and serve piping hot.
Notes
- Spread dressing evenly and thinly to prevent soggy bread and ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Let Swiss cheese sit at room temperature before assembling to help it melt more smoothly and quickly during grilling.
- Use crisp, well-drained coleslaw to maintain sandwich’s structural integrity and prevent excess moisture.
- Swap butter with olive oil or mayo for different flavor profiles or dietary preferences like dairy-free cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg