Classic Grilled Reuben Sandwich with Homemade Russian Dressing
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Enjoy a traditional grilled Reuben sandwich featuring tender corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and a creamy homemade Russian dressing, all layered on hearty rye bread and toasted to golden perfection.
Peel the onion and grate about one tablespoon finely using a microplane or grater, keeping the root intact.
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought), 1/4 cup ketchup or spicy chili ketchup, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika.
Mix everything thoroughly and taste. Add about 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance the flavors if needed.
You can prepare the dressing ahead of time, store it in a jar, and keep it refrigerated for up to a week.
Use rye bread for the classic Reuben—marble rye is ideal, but any dense rye bread works well.
Spread about one tablespoon of the dressing on each slice of bread.
Add approximately 200 grams of corned beef per sandwich.
Top the corned beef with half a cup of well-drained sauerkraut, which balances the richness of the meat and creaminess of the dressing.
Lay four whole slices of Swiss cheese over the sauerkraut.