New Mexico Reuben Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

Fresh-sliced pastrami with Swiss, grilled onions, green chile, sauerkraut & homemade red chile thousand-island dressing on grilled rye.

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Dressing
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, red chile powder, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
2
Cook the Onions
In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the sliced onion until golden brown and soft, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Assemble the Sandwich
On one slice of rye bread, layer pastrami, Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, green chile, and sauerkraut. Spread a generous amount of the red chile thousand-island dressing on another slice of rye bread and place it on top.
4
Grill the Sandwich
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Butter the outside of the sandwich and grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5
Serve
Remove the sandwich from the skillet, slice in half and serve with extra dressing on the side.