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The real deal Corned Beef Sandwiches are the homemade take on the classic deli sandwiches of corned beef with toasted rye bread, sauerkraut and Russian dressing.
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Homemade Corned Beef Sandwiches

Corned Beef Sandwiches are the homemade take on the classic deli sandwiches of corned beef with toasted rye bread, sauerkraut and Russian dressing.

We have some delicious and popular Corned Beef recipes on the blog. You can make Slow Cooker Corned Beef or Instant Pot Corned Beef recipe. Corned beef leftovers don’t have to be boring when you can make these delicious sandwiches for lunch or dinner.

Image of corned beef sandwiches with mustard.

Easy Corned Beef Sandwiches

Sandwiches and Corned Beef are my weakness. I live in New York City, and we have lots of deli shops here. We also have a lot of Jewish eateries. Do you know what those two have in common? They serve amazing sandwiches! Also, a good deli sandwich will make you come back for more and more every single time.

Every time I am at a Jewish dinner, I have a hard time deciding between the pastrami sandwich and the corned beef sandwich. Most of the time I will choose the latter because Corned Beef Sandwiches are my absolute favorite.

With this easy recipe, you can make them anytime you want! I love using Slow Cooker Corned Beef in this recipe and highly recommend you make it too!

Homemade corned beef sandwiches photo.

What Do You Put On Corned Beef Sandwiches?

These flavorful and delicious sandwiches are perfect any day of the week. You can enjoy them for St. Patrick’s day, to host a party, or game day. You will need:

  • Rye Bread – well, this is not IN, but classic corned beef sandwiches are made on rye bread.
  • Russian Dressing
  • Dill Pickle Relish
  • Sauerkraut
  • Swiss Cheese – this one is optional, a Jewish eatery will never serve their sandwiches with cheese.

How Do You Cook Corned Beef?

  • In the Slow Cooker, it takes about 8-10 hours on low and this is the recipe I always make!
  • Oven option –  it will take about 4-6 hours, depends how big is the brisket.
  • In the Pressure Cooker – it will take about 1.5 hours, try my Instant Pot Corned Beef recipe.

Image of homemade corned beef sandwiches on rye bread.

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Corned Beef Sandwiches

  • Prep Time10 MIN
  • Cook Time7H 40 MIN
  • Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sliced corned beef
  • 1/2 lb sauerkraut
  • 8 slices Jewish rye bread
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 8 tablespoons Russian Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons Dill Pickle Relish
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese

If you don't have Russian dressing, here is how to make it:

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated horseradish from a jar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

If Making Homemade Corned Beef:

  • If you are making homemade corned beef follow this recipe.

If Using Store Bought Corned Beef:

  • If you are using store bought, deli corned beef, add it to a baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and add 2 tablespoon of water to the corned beef. Bring foil endless up and seal the beef.
  • Transfer to the oven and heat for about 10 minutes.

If Making Homemade Russian Dressing

  • In a medium bowl combine all the dressing ingredients, stir well. Season dressing with salt and pepper and set aside.

Sandwiches:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush 1 side of the bread slices with butter. Cook on a hot cast iron skillet, buttered side down until toasted. Just a few minutes.
  • Spread Russian dressing generously all over the un-toasted side of the bread slices.
  • Per sandwich: top one slice with dill pickle relish. Pile corned beef on the other slice.
  • Top beef with sauerkraut. Top with the slice with dill pickle relish over the corned beef.
  • Slice and enjoy!

If using Swiss Cheese:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place bread slices on a baking pan.
  • Spread Russian dressing generously all over the untoasted side of the bread slices.
  • Per sandwich: top one slice with dill pickle relish. Pile corned beef on the other slice.
  • Top beef with swiss cheese slices.
  • Toast the slices that have cheese in the oven for about 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • Top beef with sauerkraut.
  • Top with the slice with dill pickle relish over the corned beef.
  • Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

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Anna

Anna

Easy, simple and delicious! I love using leftover corned beef and make these. Super delicious and highly recommended!

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Ryan

Ryan

Hello! Thank you for this recipe. Could you tell me if you used the point or flat cut of corned beef? I'm making corned beef for my Irish girlfriend and her family, and these sandwiches look better. I just don't want to mess it up. I want them to look shredded/pulled exactly like yours. Thank you. :)

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Catalina Castravet

Catalina Castravet

Usually, the flat cut is used, and it shreds amazingly! I have the recipe on the blog, look for Slow Cooker Corned Beef of Instant Pot Corned Beef!

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roger perner

roger perner

Ummmmm....where you been hiding ? Pickle relish been around since year dot. You been missing out. Enjoylol.

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Cindy

Cindy

Going to make this today Happy New Year 2020 Thank You

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Catalina Castravet

Catalina Castravet

Happy New Year :)

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