Slow Cooker Corned Beef Reuben Sandwiches

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This slow cooker corned beef and sauerkraut is one of our favorite meals for St. Paddy's Day. It's a little more exciting than regular corned beef and cabbage. We've tested out a few recipes and decided on our favorite ingredients to create this Reuben sandwich. You won't be disappointed.

Submitted by snosin
Updated on April 7, 2024
Close up Reuben sandwiches topped with cheese with French fries
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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
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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

Directions

  1. Place sauerkraut with liquid into a slow cooker and lay corned beef on top. Add beer, onion, garlic, and pickling spice around and on top of corned beef.

  2. Cook on Low until brisket is very tender, 7 to 8 hours. Remove brisket from the slow cooker and let rest for 10 minutes.

  3. Drain and discard excess liquid from the slow cooker so you can easily access sauerkraut.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Recipe Tip

You can use brown mustard in place of Thousand Island dressing.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of cooking liquid and corned beef. The actual amount of cooking liquid and corned beef consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

617 Calories
39g Fat
31g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 617
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 2101mg 91%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 356mg 27%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 390mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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