Montreal-Style Smoked Meat Sandwich with Pickled Slaw

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A classic Montreal smoked beef sandwich piled high with peppery smoked meat and topped with a tangy, crunchy pickled cabbage slaw. This Canadian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Montreal smoked meat slices, rye bread slices, yellow mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Canadian cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp water. Toss well and let sit for at least 15 minutes to pickle and soften.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Warm 8 oz Montreal smoked meat slices for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy on edges.
  3. Step 3: Toast 2 thick slices of rye bread until golden and slightly crunchy.
  4. Step 4: Spread 2 tbsp yellow mustard evenly on one slice of toasted rye bread.
  5. Step 5: Layer the warm smoked meat evenly over the mustard, then spoon the pickled cabbage slaw on top.
  6. Step 6: Top with the second slice of rye bread, press gently, and slice the sandwich in half to serve immediately.

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