By Becky Hardin
Published Feb 9, 2023
Reuben Egg Rolls with tasty corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, and fermented sauerkraut are the perfect appetizers for game-day parties or family gatherings. Generations ago, the Reuben sandwich , grilled with slices of rye bread, became a lunch staple in America’s delicatessens and home kitchens. Swapping the bread for egg roll wrappers makes it even more delicious, especially when served with a creamy (and super yummy!) homemade Russian dressing.
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What’s in Corned Beef Egg Rolls?
All the ingredients you need to make the perfect Reuben Egg Rolls in less than 30 minutes are easy to find at your local supermarket.
- Russian Dressing: A tangy and spicy spread that starts with mayonnaise and ketchup, making the dressing a pretty pink color.
- Egg Roll Wrappers: Found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores, these Asian wheat-based pancakes are thin but strong enough to hold the deli ingredients in place while cooking in hot oil.
- Corned Beef: An Irish staple, beef brisket cured for five days with pickling spices and salt turns into the most delicious corned beef thinly sliced for sandwiches. If you can’t make your own, you can find it at delicatessens and most supermarkets.
- Swiss Cheese: Swiss cheese with a mild, sweet, and nut-like flavor is easily one of the most popular cheeses in the world, and when melted to perfection goes perfectly with corned beef.
- Sauerkraut: This fermented cabbage, packed with nutrients and beneficial probiotics, is easy to make at home or to find in stores.
- Caraway Seeds : Highly aromatic caraway seeds, found in the spice section of most supermarkets, have a distinctive mild anise flavor that adds a punch of unique flavor to the Reuben Egg Rolls.
- Oil: For the tastiest, crispiest rolls, peanut oil is always my go-to cooking oil, but you can also use canola, corn, or any vegetable oil you have ready to go.
If you want to pull out all the stops, you can place an order online for the most famous corned beef from Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City.
Reuben Egg Roll Variation
While a classic Reuben is delicious, you can easily turn these egg rolls into Rachel egg rolls by swapping the corned beef for pastrami or turkey pastrami, and swapping the sauerkraut for coleslaw !
Absolutely! Homemade dressing is delicious, but store-bought works well in a pinch. You can also use Thousand Island dressing if you prefer.
Egg roll wrappers are usually found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, but you may also find them by the vegetables or in the International aisle.
No. Unfortunately, wonton wrappers are far too small for this recipe. You could use spring roll wrappers, but keep in mind that those are much thinner and more difficult to work with. I highly recommend using egg roll wrappers for the best results.
While the caraway seeds are optional, they add a lot of flavor. Caraway seeds are one of the main ingredients in rye bread, which is the traditional bread Reubens are served on. For that classic Reuben flavor, I recommend adding them!
You sure can! To bake these egg rolls, place them on a lined baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake in a 400°F oven for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway through. To air fry these egg rolls, place them in the basket of an air fryer, spray them with cooking oil, and air fry them at 370°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
How to Store and Reheat Corned Beef Reuben Egg Rolls
Store leftover Reuben egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, until warmed through.
How to Freeze Homemade Reuben Egg Rolls
If you don’t want to fry all the egg rolls at once, you can freeze them for up to 6 months. Place them on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container or Ziplock bag to store. Fry directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the final cook time.
What to Serve with Reuben Egg Rolls
Reuben Egg Rolls are always a hit on game day by themselves or served alongside other apps. Other ideas to go with a deli-inspired menu include Deviled Eggs (Easy) , Everything Bagel Pigs in a Blanket , and Ham Roll Ups . And they’re the perfect thing to serve alongside a big bowl of matzo ball soup !
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For the Russian Dressing
- ▢ 1 cup mayonnaise store-bought or homemade
- ▢ ¼ cup ketchup
- ▢ 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- ▢ 2-4 teaspoons jarred horseradish
- ▢ 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Egg Rolls
- ▢ 12 egg roll wrappers
- ▢ ½ pound sliced corned beef
- ▢ 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- ▢ ¾ cup sauerkraut drained
- ▢ 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
- ▢ Vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the Russian dressing together. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, 2-4 teaspoons jarred horseradish, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Lay the egg roll wrappers on your work surface, so that they are positioned like a diamond, not a square. 12 egg roll wrappers
- Divide the pastrami among the wrappers, arranging it in a horizontal line down the middle of the wrapper. Top with cheese, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds. ½ pound sliced corned beef, 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese, ¾ cup sauerkraut, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- Wet your fingers with water and moisten the edges of a wrapper. Fold in the left and right sides, then tightly roll into an eggroll shape. Repeat with the remaining egg rolls.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Add 2 inches of oil to a Dutch oven and heat to 350°F. Vegetable oil
- Cook the egg rolls in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer cooked egg rolls to the prepared baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with Russian dressing.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Dutch Oven
- Deep Frying Thermometer
Becky’s Tips
- You can use store-bought Russian or Thousand Island dressing instead of making your own.
- You can use pastrami instead of corned beef.
- For Rachel egg rolls, swap the corned beef for pastrami or turkey pastrami and swap the sauerkraut for coleslaw.
- To bake these egg rolls, place them on a lined baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake in a 400°F oven for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- To air fry these egg rolls, place them in the basket of an air fryer, spray them with cooking oil, and air fry them at 370°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Dutch Oven
- Deep Frying Thermometer
Ingredients
For the Russian Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise store-bought or homemade
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 2-4 teaspoons jarred horseradish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Egg Rolls
- 12 egg roll wrappers
- ½ pound sliced corned beef
- 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- ¾ cup sauerkraut drained
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the Russian dressing together. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, 2-4 teaspoons jarred horseradish, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Lay the egg roll wrappers on your work surface, so that they are positioned like a diamond, not a square. 12 egg roll wrappers
- Divide the pastrami among the wrappers, arranging it in a horizontal line down the middle of the wrapper. Top with cheese, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds. ½ pound sliced corned beef, 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese, ¾ cup sauerkraut, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- Wet your fingers with water and moisten the edges of a wrapper. Fold in the left and right sides, then tightly roll into an eggroll shape. Repeat with the remaining egg rolls.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Add 2 inches of oil to a Dutch oven and heat to 350°F. Vegetable oil
- Cook the egg rolls in batches until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer cooked egg rolls to the prepared baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with Russian dressing.
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Notes
- You can use store-bought Russian or Thousand Island dressing instead of making your own.
- You can use pastrami instead of corned beef.
- For Rachel egg rolls, swap the corned beef for pastrami or turkey pastrami and swap the sauerkraut for coleslaw.
- To bake these egg rolls, place them on a lined baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake in a 400°F oven for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- To air fry these egg rolls, place them in the basket of an air fryer, spray them with cooking oil, and air fry them at 370°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
