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Reuben in a Bowl

Reuben in a Bowl is a hearty twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, perfect for lunch or dinner, served warm and topped with Thousand Island dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • ¾ pound thickly sliced deli corned beef
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided) divided into three portions
  • 1 small sweet onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup drained sauerkraut
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
  • Green onions (green parts only, thinly sliced, for serving)
Thousand Island Dressing
  • cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dill relish
  • 1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt (optional) Add to taste if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cutting the corned beef into ½-inch thick cubes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the corned beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once browned, transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and the diced onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  5. Add the minced garlic and caraway seeds; cook for another minute.
Cooking
  1. Next, add the last tablespoon of olive oil along with the coleslaw mix. Stir to combine and cook until tender but still crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Mix in the sauerkraut, browned corned beef, salt, and black pepper. Top with Swiss cheese and reduce the heat to low.
  3. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts.
Making the Dressing
  1. For the Thousand Island Dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, dill relish, minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and paprika in a medium bowl.
  2. Add salt to taste if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve the warm Reuben filling in bowls, topped with Thousand Island dressing and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 1200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Reuben in a Bowl is best served warm. You can scoop it into individual bowls and offer the Thousand Island dressing on the side for guests to drizzle on top. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh touch. Pair with some rye bread on the side for a complete meal! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

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