How to Make Slow Cooker Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sandwiches are a go-to meal for many people. They're quick, easy, and delicious. But sometimes, you want to take your sandwich game to the next level. That's where these Slow Cooker Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches come in. This recipe takes a classic deli favorite to new heights, thanks to the addition of slow-cooked corned beef and all the fixings of a traditional Reuben sandwich.

The slow cooker is the key to making this dish a breeze to prepare. It allows the corned beef to become te...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can sauerkraut with liquid
  • 1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spice (such as McCormick®)
  • ½ pound sliced Swiss cheese
  • 6 slices rye bread
  • ½ cup Thousand Island dressing

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches

  • Place sauerkraut in a slow cooker and place corned beef on top. Place beer, onion, garlic cloves, and pickling spice in the slow cooker, around and on top of the corned beef.
  • Cook on Low until brisket is very tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove brisket from the slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Drain and discard excess liquid from the slow cooker so you can easily access the sauerkraut.
  • Thinly slice corned beef against the grain. Assemble open-faced sandwiches by layering corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese slices on rye bread. Reserve remaining corned beef for another use.
  • Place open-faced sandwiches in a toaster oven and toast until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Serve with Thousand Island dressing as a condiment.
  • Nutrition

    617 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 139mg
    • Sodium: 2101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 356mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 390mg