Ground Beef Reuben Melts

 

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

• 1 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.
• 2 Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. In 1-quart saucepan, heat sauerkraut; drain. Arrange toasted slices of bread on broiler pan.
• 3 Stir salad dressing into beef mixture. Spoon beef mixture evenly onto bread slices. Top each with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
• 4 Broil sandwiches 4 to 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.