Reuben Bowl on the Blackstone Griddle

Hey Campers! I cooked up one of my new favorite camping meals on my Blackstone E-Series Griddle, but this will be great on any Blackstone griddle at home or on the campsite! Sometimes RV life calls for meals that are fast, filling, and don’t require you to juggle bread, meat, and cheese while swatting at mosquitos. That’s where the Reuben Bowl on the Blackstone Griddle comes in. It has all the flavor of the classic sandwich, but simplified into a one-bowl camping recipe that’s perfect for griddle cooking.

This is basically a Reuben that ditched the bread and said, “I’m here for a good time, not a long time.” Toss it all together, let the cheese melt, and serve it up. It’s easy, it’s cheesy, and it’s guaranteed to make your campsite smell amazing.

Why You'll LOVE This Recipe

RV-friendly: One pan (that's the griddle), quick cleanup, more time for campfire stories.

Fast but hearty: Done in about 20 minutes...because hungry campers don’t wait.

Mess-free: All the Reuben flavor without dealing with soggy bread or falling-apart sandwiches.

Alright, this is what you're here for:

Ingredients

• 6 oz corned beef

• 6 oz pastrami

• ½ sweet onion

• Oil spray (for griddle or skillet)

• 10–12 oz coleslaw mix

• 1 (8 oz) can sauerkraut

• 4–5 slices Swiss cheese

• Thousand Island dressing (a.k.a. fancy ketchup)

• Green onions (optional garnish, but hey—it makes you look like a camp chef)

• Marbled rye bread, toasted (optional, for scooping)

Instructions

1. Heat your Blackstone griddle. Give it a quick oil spray.

2. Cook the corned beef and pastrami until browned and mouth-watering.

3. Add the onion and sauté until soft.

4. On another section of the griddle, cook the coleslaw mix, then stir in the sauerkraut.

5. Combine everything together and cover with Swiss cheese slices. Let them melt into gooey perfection.

6. Scoop into bowls, drizzle with Thousand Island, and sprinkle on green onions if you want bonus points.

7. Optional: toast up some rye bread on the side for dipping (or just eat it straight from the bowl. Campsite rules are flexible).

Camping & RV Cooking Tips

Prep smart: Pre-slice your meats and pack them in containers before your trip. That means more cooler space for s’mores supplies.

Cheese hack: A griddle dome melts the cheese quicker and saves you from scrubbing later.

Family style: Serve in one big bowl at the picnic table. First camper to yell “dibs!” gets the first scoop.

Final Thoughts

This Reuben Bowl recipe is a keeper for RV trips and camping weekends. It’s quick, hearty, and way easier than making sandwiches when you’re short on counter space. Plus, it makes your campsite smell like a food truck rolled in. Guaranteed to attract your fellow campers (so maybe make extra).

Trust me, once you try it, this will become a go-to camping meal in your RV kitchen lineup.