What Makes This Recipe So Good
Take everything you love about a Reuben – the savory corned beef, the tart sauerkraut, the nutty Swiss cheese, the creamy Russian dressing – and swap out the traditional rye bread for soft, warm tortillas. Sounds amazing right? IT IS! This is hands down my new favorite way to eat a Reuben because it’s just mind-blowingly incredible.This is a great way to use up any leftover St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, but you can enjoy this dish whenever you want – just stop by the deli counter and pick up one pound of thickly sliced deli corned beef!
Key Ingredients
Corned Beef – Iconic Reuben sandwiches are always made with corned beef. You can use pastrami (they’re really similar) or you could even use turkey, but then you’d technically be making Rachel tacos, not Reuben tacos.Russian Dressing – Store-bought will work, but I prefer the amount of flavor you get from a freshly made dressing. If you prefer something less spicy and more sweet, you might want to try a Thousand Island dressing instead.Sauerkraut – Another component of a classic Reuben sandwich. This fermented cabbage works really well for corned beef tacos, mimicking shredded lettuce or slaw from typical tacos but keeping that overall Reuben feel.
Chef’s Tips
If you’ve got time, make the Russian dressing at least an hour in advance. The longer it chills, the deeper the flavors will be!I kept it pretty basic with classic 8-inch taco tortillas. For a more street-taco feel, use 6-inch fajita tortillas. You could also make these into burritos or quesadillas if you wanted – just use the larger 10-inch tortillas!Corned beef and cabbage is a classic combo. If you want a little more crunch, try adding a little cabbage slaw to your Irish tacos.
Other Delicious Recipes You’ll Enjoy
Kielbasa and CabbageBBQ Chicken Bowls with Sweet Potatoes and Coleslaw (Whole30)The Best EVER Risotto RecipeAir Fryer Buffalo CauliflowerInstant Pot Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Paleo, Whole30)
