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Sandwich Reuben (Reuben)

A hot sandwich made of sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing, all grilled between two slices of rye bread. Born in Omaha, it is very popular in American delis.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce Russian dressing

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, gherkins, horseradish and paprika to make the Russian dressing.
  2. Drain the sauerkraut well and squeeze out the excess water.
  3. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread.
  4. On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, place a slice of cheese, half the corned beef, the sauerkraut, then the sauce.
  5. Add a second slice of cheese and close with a slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
  6. Brown the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until the cheese melts.
  7. Cut in half diagonally and serve right away, hot.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the corned beef with marinated mushrooms or smoked tofu.

More ideas

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