GROUND BEEF REUBEN MELTS

Ground Beef Reuben Melts image

Hot lunch special! These tangy sandwiches surpass cold deli any day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb 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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g