Reuben in a Bowl Recipe
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Reuben in a Bowl Recipe
Description
This dish centers on corned beef cubed and browned in olive oil, then combined with sautéed onions and garlic flavored with caraway seeds—a spice that mimics traditional rye bread notes. Coleslaw mix and sauerkraut add a crunchy and tangy vegetable base, absorbed by the meat juices for a cohesive flavor.
Swiss cheese melted on top adds creaminess to the bowl. The Thousand Island dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, dill relish, minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and paprika complements the savory and tangy components, recreating the original sandwich profile in a low-carb format.
This recipe is suitable for those who enjoy Reuben flavors but prefer a lighter or breadless meal. The dish stores well in the refrigerator, and the dressing can be kept separately for up to two weeks. Freezing the bowl is possible but may affect the texture of the cabbage components.
Ingredients
Reuben in a Bowl
- ¾ pound corned beef thickly sliced deli
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 sweet onion diced, small
- 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 coleslaw mix 10-ounce packages
- 1 cup sauerkraut drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces swiss cheese sliced
- green onions green parts only, thinly sliced, for serving
Thousand Island Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 1 tablespoon onion minced, sweet
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic finely minced, clove
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- salt optional
Instructions
- For the Reuben in a Bowl: Cut the corned beef into 1⁄2-inch thick cubes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corned beef and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, line a plate with a paper towel. Once beef is lightly browned, transfer it to the paper towel-lined plate.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet along with the onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic and caraway seeds and continue cooking for 1 more minute.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil along with the coleslaw mix. Stir to combine and cook until tender but still crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
- Mix in the sauerkraut, corned beef, salt, and black pepper. Top with Swiss cheese and reduce heat to low. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Thousand Island Dressing: Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, dill relish, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and paprika in a medium bowl. Salt to taste.
- Serve the warm Reuben filling in a bowl with a drizzle of Thousand Island dressing and a sprinkle of sliced green onions.
Notes
- Caraway seeds provide the characteristic flavor reminiscent of rye bread.
- Homemade or deli corned beef can be used; slice or shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Store the Reuben bowl and dressing separately; bowl keeps refrigerated 4-5 days, dressing up to 2 weeks.
- Freezing the bowl is possible for up to 3 months, but cabbage texture may change; avoid freezing the dressing.
- Nutrition estimates are based on about 1 tablespoon of dressing used per serving, with leftovers of dressing expected.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1246mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 314mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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