This Roast Beef Reuben Sandwich is a variation on the classic, with roast beef instead of corned beef, and coleslaw instead of sauerkraut. But equally delicious!
Roast Beef Style Reuben Sandwich
Diner’s, Drive-Ins, and Dives aired an episode where Guy Fieri visits Chaps Pit Beef, in Baltimore (for the second time.) The owners made him one of their signature sandwiches called the Beef Rachel, which is similar to a Reuben, but with roast beef instead of corned beef, and coleslaw instead of sauerkraut. We needed it immediately.
I went to the store, gathered the ingredients, came back home and made a Roast Beef Reuben at 9pm. So worth it!
Ingredients Needed
Here’s what you’ll need to make this sandwich.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Rye bread – Dill Rye, Jewish Rye, Russian Rye, Marbled Rye, or a Pumpernickel Rye are all a little different and all wonderful. Scope out your local bakery for some.
- Roast beef – This replaces classic corned beef. I highly recommend having the deli counter slice it fresh for you, instead of buying it pre-packaged.
- Swiss cheese – Any kind of swiss cheese works, sliced thin.
- Coleslaw – This replaces traditional Sauerkraut. Our KFC coleslaw or dill pickle coleslaw are perfect. Or buy it. OR you can simply use plain shredded cabbage.
- Dill pickles – The tanginess pairs so well with buttery cheese and the roast beef.
- Dressing – You can do Russian or Thousand Island. We love to slather Thousand Island on everything, so that’s what I always use. You can buy it at the store or use my homemade Thousand Island Dressing recipe.
How to Make a Roast Beef Reuben
Making a Roast Beef Reuben Sandwich is super easy.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)
- Place bread slices in a toaster oven, with swiss cheese on one of the slices, facing up. Toast for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate; slather Thousand Island dressing evenly between the two slices of bread. On the slice with the cheese, pile high with the coleslaw, roast beef, and pickles. Top with the other slice of bread.
- Serve with chips and extra dill pickles on the side and enjoy!
Pan Fry Instead
More Sandwiches To Try
- Cuban Sandwiches
- Homemade Sloppy Joes
- Italian Grinder Sub
- Tuna Melt
- Muffuletta Sandwich
- Oven Grilled Cheese
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Roast Beef Reuben Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices rye bread
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing , divided
- 2 slices swiss cheese
- 1/3 cup coleslaw
- 5 slices deli roast beef
- dill pickles
Instructions
- Place bread slices in a toaster oven, with swiss cheese on one of the slices, facing up. Toast for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate; slather Thousand Island dressing evenly between the two slices of bread. On the slice with the cheese, pile high with the cabbage, roast beef, and pickles. Top with the other slice of bread.
- Serve with chips and extra dill pickles on the side and enjoy!
This was DELISH. My family doesn’t love Sauerkraut, so we really loved the coleslaw. Fantastic alternative when corned beef isn’t available.
I LOVE REUBENS!! They are literally the best sandwich. When we lived in Indiana we would go to this locally famous kosher lunch joint called Shapiro’s and the Reubens there were as big as your head and SO good. I’m loving this coleslaw thing you’ve got goin on here.
I’m not a big fan of sauerkraut or corned beef so this sandwich was perfect for me!
I met Guy at the Gilroy Garlic Festival several years ago. He was quite pleasant on a very hot day!
Such a great take on such a classic sandwich!
These sandwiches are GREAT! Reubens are my fave but loved this variation.
I’ve only opened my eyes from a night’s sleep to find this recipe. Making it STAT.