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Mario Batali's Diner Reuben

Diner Reuben Mario Batali
Corned Beef Sandwich
skill level
Easy
time
1-30min
servings
4
cost
$
Contributed by : Mario Batali
A traditional Reuben is made with toasted rye bread, tender corned beef, Russian dressing and sauerkraut. Mario amps up the classic sandwich with Swiss cheese and a bit of heat.
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ingredients
  • 8 pieces sliced Rye Bread
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese
  • 1 pound sliced Corned Beef
  • 1/2 cup Sauerkraut
  • 6 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
  • 8 tablespoons Russian Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 Strawberries (cut in half lengthwise to garnish)
  • 4 Orange slices (to garnish)
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  • step 1
    ingredients 8 pieces sliced Rye Bread
    6 tablespoons Mayonnaise 
    2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
    instructions Preheat the griddle to medium-high heat. Lay half of the rye slices on a cutting board. Evenly spread the mayonnaise on the bread and sprinkle with the chili flakes.
  • step 2
    ingredients 1 pound sliced Corned Beef
    4 slices Swiss Cheese
    1/2 cup Sauerkraut
    instructions Divided the corned beef between the 4 slices dressed rye bread. Top with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut.
  • step 3
    ingredients 8 tablespoons Russian Dressing
    instructions Spread the Russian dressing on the one side of the remaining rye bread and place on top of the built sandwiches, dressing side down.
  • step 4
    ingredients 4 tablespoons Butter
    instructions Melt butter on the preheated griddle. Once the bubbles subside, place the sandwiches on the heat. Gently press down on each sandwich. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the first side is lightly golden brown.
  • step 5
    ingredients  
    instructions Flip sandwich with a spatula and cook on the remaining side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until light golden brown.
  • step 6
    ingredients 4 Strawberries (cut in half lengthwise to garnish)
    4 Orange slices (to garnish)
    instructions Remove from heat and cut in half to serve with a slice of strawberry and orange.