5 from 48 votes
Reuben in a Bowl Recipe
The Reuben in a Bowl recipe reimagines the classic sandwich in a skillet form, using thickly sliced corned beef cooked with onions, garlic, caraway seeds, coleslaw mix, and sauerkraut. Topped with melted Swiss cheese and served with homemade Thousand Island dressing, this dish delivers the key flavors of a Reuben without bread.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
421 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% 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.