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Corned beef leftovers are begging to be turned into these classic deli-style corned beef sandwiches. Made with just a few ingredients stacked between two slices of toasted rye bread – who knew a simple sandwich could taste SO good?

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What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Piles and piles of delicious savory meat. Seriously, do not skimp on the corned beef! It truly is the star of the show.
  • There’s no easier meal, but this ain’t your average, boring ol’ sandwich. It’s a delicious, juicy corned beef sandwich with a curated selection of condiments that will blow your taste buds away!
  • Gently toasted rye bread brings out that nutty rye flavor while adding a nice crunch to these sandwiches. This recipe takes not only taste, but also texture, into account – which to me is equally as important!

Key Ingredients

Rye Bread – Any type of rye bread works! My favorite is a rustic rye with a nice crispy crust – yum!

Russian Dressing – Consider this the “secret sauce”. A base of mayonnaise and ketchup with a bit of horseradish and other spices makes Russian dressing the perfect addition to this recipe.

Dill Pickle Relish – Adds to the brininess of the salt-cured corned beef! If you love pickles on your sandwiches, you’ll go crazy for dill pickle relish.

Chef’s Tips

  • Have fun with this recipe! Add more or less of any ingredient to totally customize it to your liking.
  • Swiss cheese would make a great addition. Add a few slices, then toast your sandwich in a hot pan with butter for a few minutes per side or until the cheese has melted. Or, if you have a panini press, you can throw it in there for just a couple of minutes.
  • Homemade corned beef makes the BEST corned beef sandwiches. I used this sous vide version in my sandwiches and oh man was it good! If you don’t feel like making your own, a thinly-sliced, store-bought corned beef would work great in this recipe as well.
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Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri

Corned Beef Sandwich

Prep 5 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 5 minutes
A classic deli-style corned beef sandwich, exploding with delicious savory flavor. Made with just a few ingredients between two slices of toasted rye bread.
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1 sandwich

Equipment

  • toaster
  • Plate or paper towels
  • butter knife

Ingredients

  • 2 slices rye bread lightly toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Russian dressing
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons sauerkraut
  • ¼ pound sliced corned beef

Instructions
 

  • Lightly toast 2 slices rye bread, then transfer toasted bread to plate or paper towels.
  • Divide 2 tablespoons Russian dressing in half. Spread 1 tablespoon Russian dressing on one side of each piece of bread. Set one piece of bread aside.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish on top of Russian dressing.
  • Layer ¼ pound sliced corned beef on top of relish, then top corned beef with 2 tablespoons sauerkraut.
  • Top sauerkraut with other piece of bread, dressing-side down. Serve and enjoy!
  • Rye Bread – If you don’t like rye bread, use a whole grain or multigrain bread instead.
  • Russian Dressing – For a Russian dressing substitute, use dijon mustard or 1000 Island dressing.

Approximate Information for One Serving

Serving Size: 1 corned beef sandwichCalories: 531calProtein: 23gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 2433mgPotassium: 539mgTotal Carbs: 41gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gNet Carbs: 36gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 5mg
Nutrition Disclaimers
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Sam Guarnieri

Sam is a travel, food, and fitness enthusiast from the New York metro area who loves creating new and inventive recipes. Her love of food goes all the way back to her early childhood, cooking alongside her mom and Nonna – the two best cooks she knows! She's a big believer that good-for-you food can still explode with flavor and (most importantly) be easy to make. When she's not in the kitchen, Sam can usually be found planning her next vacation, spending time outdoors, or bingeing the latest Netflix docu-series.

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