Description
Roast beef reuben sandwiches blend classic deli flavors into a mouthwatering meal. Melted swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and zesty russian dressing create a perfect combination you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb roast beef, thinly sliced
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 cup (240 ml) sauerkraut, drained
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Thousand Island dressing
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Warm the skillet or griddle to medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter for a golden, crispy exterior.
- Arrange roast beef slices on the unbuttered side of the bread, creating an even layer of meat.
- Distribute tangy sauerkraut over the roast beef, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Drizzle Thousand Island dressing across the sauerkraut for added zesty flavor.
- Layer Swiss cheese on top of the dressing, allowing it to melt and bind the ingredients.
- Carefully place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing outward.
- Transfer the assembled sandwich to the heated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns a rich, golden brown.
- Gently flip the sandwich using a spatula, pressing lightly to encourage even browning and cheese melting.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the second side achieves a crisp, golden texture and the cheese becomes completely melted.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Rotate the sandwich occasionally to ensure even browning and prevent burning during grilling.
- Choose high-quality deli roast beef for maximum flavor and tenderness in the sandwich.
- Consider using rye bread for an authentic Reuben-style experience with deeper, more complex taste profile.
- For a lighter version, swap butter with olive oil spray and use low-fat Swiss cheese to reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg