Description
These Reuben Steak Skewers with Sauerkraut present a delicious spin on the classic Reuben sandwich flavors, featuring tender minute steaks seasoned with a house spice rub, grilled quickly on skewers, and served alongside tangy sauerkraut, gherkins, and a creamy Russian dressing. A perfect appetizer or main for those who enjoy the bold flavors of a Reuben in a fun, easy-to-eat format.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Spice Rub
- 700g minute steaks
- 2 teaspoons sea salt flakes
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Condiments and Garnishes
- 4–6 heaped tablespoons sauerkraut
- 4 gherkins
- 30g gherkins, finely chopped
- 100g mayonnaise
- 30g tomato ketchup
- 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce (dairy-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small banana shallot, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon onion seeds
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon onion granules
Instructions
- Prepare Steak: Bash the minute steaks out as thinly as possible to ensure even cooking and tenderness. Cut the steaks into 3cm wide strips against the grain to maximize tenderness.
- Make Spice Rub: In a pestle and mortar, combine the sea salt flakes, black peppercorns, dark brown sugar, coriander seeds, yellow mustard seeds, and onion powder. Crush roughly to release the flavors, then rub this spice mixture thoroughly onto the beef strips. Let the beef cure for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight in the fridge to absorb seasoning.
- Make Russian Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, horseradish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, finely chopped banana shallot, and finely chopped gherkins. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well until smooth and well combined.
- Make Everything Bagel Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together white sesame seeds, onion seeds, poppy seeds, and onion granules evenly. This seasoning will add a crunchy, savory finish to the skewers.
- Cook Steak Skewers: Thread the seasoned beef strips onto skewers in a concertina (accordion) fashion. Grill the skewers on the hottest part of the barbecue or grill for about 1 minute on each side, cooking quickly to keep the beef tender and juicy. Once cooked, allow the skewers to rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve: Arrange the cooked steak skewers on a platter alongside heaped tablespoons of sauerkraut and whole gherkins. Sprinkle the skewers generously with the everything bagel seasoning and serve with a side of the prepared Russian dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the beef strips to cure overnight in the fridge.
- If you do not have a barbecue, a hot grill pan or griddle can be used to cook the skewers.
- Use dairy-free horseradish sauce if needed to keep the recipe lactose-free.
- Be sure to bash the steaks thin and slice against the grain to maximize tenderness.
- Oven broiling can be used as an alternative to the barbecue if monitored carefully for 1 minute per side to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
