Classic Reuben
Stories about the invention of this iconic American sandwich vary. Some trace it to a grocer in Omaha, others to a restaurateur in New York. Although the exact origin cannot be verified, the inventor left his name on an enduringly popular combination of corned beef, sauerkraut and cheese on rye bread moistened with Russian dressing and then grilled to a perfect finish. Any leftover dressing can be tightly covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 11 of 14 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Rye Bread | 1 slice (32g) | 83 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Relish | not in our table | 0 |
| Caraway Seed | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauerkraut | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 Tbs. green pickle relish
- 1 Tbs. grated yellow onion
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 8 slices rye bread with caraway seeds
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened
- 1 lb. sliced corned beef
- 1 cup drained sauerkraut
- 4 to 8 slices Gruyère cheese