This unbelievable low carb Reuben Egg Roll Bowl recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day of the week!
These Reuben egg roll bowls are made with corned beef, sauerkraut, and cheese, served with a creamy homemade Russian dressing.
It's the perfect low carb take on the classic Reuben sandwich without the added calories and carbs all while keeping all the flavors you expect from this titan of delicatessen.
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Reuben Egg Roll Bowl Recipe
This Reuben is quite possibly one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. However, there is nothing low carb or keto about rye bread.
But why live life without enjoying the delicious flavors of a Reuben sandwich when we can just make it low carb? So, I took to the kitchen, and I have to tell you ... this is possibly my favorite low carb recipe.
This Keto Reuben Egg Roll Bowl recipe is a delicious way to enjoy corned beef, great for leftovers, and an even better keto meal prep recipe.
Love Reuben's as much as I do, but sticking to that keto lifestyle, check out my Keto Reuben Chaffle: Katz Deli Copycat and Keto Reuben Coleslaw Recipe.
Reuben Egg Roll Bowl Ingredients
Corned Beef and Coleslaw: To make six servings of this Reuben egg roll bow recipe, you will need 1 lb of sliced corned beef and 1 lb of shredded coleslaw mix from your favorite butcher or local grocery store.
Dairy: Add 1 cup Swiss cheese and two tablespoons of butter to the egg roll bowl mix to continue building on those Reuben flavors we all know and love.
Pro-Tip: If you are looking to make this bowl dairy free, you can use dairy-free swiss cheese and a dairy-free butter substitute.
Flavor and Garnish: 1 tablespoon caraway seeds one tablespoon scallions
Homemade Russian Dressing Ingredients
If you're a fan of Thousand Island dressing, you will love this Russian dressing just as much ... if not more!
Both Thousand Island and Russian dressing have the same base, but Russian dressing kicks it up a notch by having a slight kick.
To make Russian dressing, you will need ½ cup of mayonnaise, ¼ cup of Alternasweets spicy ketchup, 4 oz of a small dill pickle, 1 tbsp of sauerkraut,1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce, and1 tsp Apple cider vinegar.
Now, although I personally think you will regret it because this homemade dressing is so good. I do have a time-saving tip for you.
If you are in a pinch or looking to save time, you can cut a corner by using store-bought thousand island dressing instead.
How to Make Low Carb Reuben Egg Roll Bowls
Toast caraway seeds. Melt butter in a pan and lightly toast half of the caraway seeds.
Saute the corned beef. Slice your corned beef into ½-inch ribbons before adding to the pan to sauté for 3-5 minutes covered
Cook the coleslaw. Add coleslaw mix and cook for another 3-5 minutes covered.
Add cheese. Stir the mixture until combined. Once combined, turn off the heat and top with Swiss cheese. Cover for 3-5 minutes until cheese has melted.
Garnish. Before serving, drizzle Russian dressing on top and garnish with scallions and remaining caraway seeds.
How to Make Russian Dressing
Blend until smooth. To prepare dressing combine all ingredients in a food processor/blender and pulse until smooth.
Reuben Egg Roll Bowl Tips
- These egg roll bowls are best enjoyed right away but leftovers are just as delicious!
- This recipe is easy to double or triple as needed if you are serving a crowd or bringing this to a potluck dinner or party.
- Some people might enjoy more dressing so serve up your bowls with a drizzle of dressing and the option to add more.
- If not everyone in the house is keto, serve up your bowls with a side of lightly toasted rye bread so they can have the option of turning it into a classic Reuben sandwich.
What is the difference between a Reuben and a Rachel?
If you want to get technical, a Reuben topped with coleslaw instead of sauerkraut is known as a Rachel. Most people think that switching out the corned beef for turkey is a Rachel, but I beg to differ.
Anyway, you enjoy your Reuben or Rachel or Ross for that matter (Friends joke) is fine by me!
Is a Reuben sandwich made with Corned Beef or Pastrami?
If you are looking to make a classic or traditional Reuben sandwich, you need corned beef.
The classic Reuben is made with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Russian or thousand island dressing and served on marble or regular rye bread.
What is healthier Corned Beef or Pastrami?
Truthfully, they are about the same.
Both corned beef and pastrami have similar nutritional elements and makeup regarding protein and fat content.
However, where they differ is in sodium content. Corned beef tends to be higher in sodium than pastrami based on how it is prepared.
So, if sodium or salt intake matters in your diet I'd recommend substituting corned beef with pastrami and preparing the recipe the same way.
Storing Leftover Reuben Egg Roll Bowls
I hope you find this keto creation as satisfying as I did. For those days when you just want something warm and comforting, this dish can't be beaten.
Personally, I like making this recipe to enjoy and then pack up in these glass reusable meal prep containers for easy grab-and-go meals throughout the week.
It has that indulgent flavors that make you think you're cheating on keto. Don't worry, and I swear this can be a healthy part of any low carb regimen.
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Reuben Egg Roll Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb sliced corned beef
- 1 lb shredded coleslaw mix
- 1 cup Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 1 tablespoon scallions
Russian Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Alternasweets spicy ketchup
- 4 oz small dill pickle
- 1 tbsp sauerkraut
- 1 tsp Worcestershire
- 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan and lightly toast half of the caraway seeds.
- Sliced corned beef into ½ inch ribbons before adding to the pan to sauté for 3-5 minutes covered
- Add coleslaw mix and cook for another 3-5 minutes covered.
- Stir mixture until combined turn off heat then top with Swiss cheese and cover for 3-5 minutes until cheese has melted
- Drizzle Russian dressing on top and garnish with scallions and remaining caraway seeds
Russian Dressing
- To prepare dressing combine all ingredients in food processor/blender and pulse until smooth.
Nutrition
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Whoa😋 If you love Reubens, like we do- you have got to make this! And what is even better- no bread! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Highly recommend!
Thank you soooo Much, Glad you enjoyed the recipe and thank you for the feedback!!
The taste was delicious but the meat was very tough.. Maybe I messed up somewhere? So I threw it in my instant pot for 7 minutes, could have done longer or maybe just made the whole thing in the instant pot.
With corned beef you have to cook it to 205 degrees F for it to be tender If you are using raw corned beef. For this recipe sometimes tits easier to use already cooked corned beef. Thank you for trying the recipe!!