Classic Ruben Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes (each)
Makes: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients:
Sandwich:
- 1 lb pastrami
- ½ tsp olive oil
- 8 slices rye bread
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter room temp
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup sauerkraut drained
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
Russian Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp creamy horseradish sauce
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp onion finely grated
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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In a bowl combine all the ingredients for the Russian Dressing, set aside.
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In a skillet, over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add the meat and cook just until heated.
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Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. Place the bread (butter side down) on a plate.
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Add the toppings to each sandwich: Spread the dressing, top with the meat, cheese and sour kraut. Close bread slices to create a sandwich.
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In a hot skillet, cook sandwiches over medium heat 4-6 minutes, flipping once. Cook until cheese melts and the bread is crispy.
Image and recipe from https://natashaskitchen.com/reuben-sandwich/