Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Ground Beef Reuben Melts

Makes 6 sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 8 to 11 min.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion (1/2 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup undrained sauerkraut (from 14-oz can)
6 slices dark rye bread, toasted
1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
6 thin slices (1/2 oz each) Swiss cheese

DIRECTIONS
1) In 8-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; drain.
Set oven control to broil.
2) In 1-quart saucepan, heat sauerkraut; drain.
3) Arrange toasted slices of bread on broiler pan.
4) Stir salad dressing into beef mixture. Spoon beef mixture evenly onto bread slices.
5) Top each with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
6) Broil sandwiches 4 to 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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