Reuben Style Casserole With Pastrami Meatballs, Sauerkraut And Barley

Serves: 4

Carole Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

46

Sweetness

36

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 large

Onion (chopped)

1 cup

Sour Cream

1 cup

Ketchup

340 g

Ground Beef

340 g

Ground Pork

1 large

Egg (beaten)

1.25 cups

Pearled Barley

4 tbsps

Butter

Directions:

1

For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F

2

In a mixing bowl, combine the beef and pork

3

Then add the breadcrumbs, parsley, coriander, garlic, paprika, black pepper, allspice, cayenne and egg

4

Sprinkle with salt

5

Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet

6

Spray with olive oil and bake to lightly brown, 10 to 12 minutes

7

For the casserole: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the barley to tender, about 20 minutes

8

Drain

9

Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat

10

Add the onions and season with salt and pepper

11

Cook until golden in color and sweet, stirring frequently, 15 to 20 minutes

12

In a casserole, combine the barley, onions and sauerkraut

13

Top with the Swiss cheese and arrange the meatballs in the casserole

14

Cool and cover for a make-ahead meal

15

Combine the sour cream with the ketchup and relish

16

Season with salt and pepper and store in a plastic food storage bag

17

Bring the casserole to room temp

18

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot throughout

19

Cut the corner of the baggie, drizzle the dressing over the casserole and serve