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A Reuben bowl with a fork.

Reuben Bowls


  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Reuben Bowls are a delicious, easy-to-make meal that’s ready in only 30 minutes. They’re a great choice for a quick dinner or a make-ahead lunch option.


Ingredients

Thousand Island Dressing:

Reuben Bowls:

  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pound deli corned beef (from deli counter), sliced, then cut into strips
  • 16-ounce bag coleslaw or 1 pound red cabbage
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 14.5-ounce can sauerkraut, drained (~1 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, grated


Instructions

  1. Prepare Dressing: Mix together all dressing ingredients, then set aside.
  2. Start Cooking Reuben Bowls: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add corned beef and cook until edges start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add coleslaw and green onions and cook until tender, about another 5 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle Swiss cheese on top.
  3. Melt Cheese: Cover skillet with a lid and let cook until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
  4. Drizzle On Dressing and Serve: Spoon into bowls, drizzle dressing on top, then serve.

Recipe Notes:

Thousand Island Dressing: You can use store-bought Thousand Island dressing instead of making your own.

Prepping In Advance: Cook the corned beef, coleslaw, and green onions as directed and store them in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to serve, reheat the mixture in a skillet, add the sauerkraut and caraway seeds, then top with cheese and melt as described. The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge in a separate airtight container.

Refrigerator Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Ideally, store the dressing separately.

Reheating Instructions: To reheat, warm the mixture in a skillet over medium heat or microwave it in 30-second increments until warmed through. Add dressing on top after reheating the bowls.

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