New York Deli-Style Pastrami Sandwich with Mustard and Pickles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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Layered pastrami piled high on rye bread with sharp mustard and crunchy pickles, evoking classic New York deli flavors. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs thinly sliced pastrami, rye bread slices, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 1 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz thinly sliced pastrami
2 large rye bread slices
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 Swiss cheese slices
6 dill pickle slices
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup sauerkraut (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Spread 2 tbsp Dijon mustard evenly on one side of each of the 2 large rye bread slices.
Step 2: Layer 8 oz thinly sliced pastrami evenly over one slice of the bread, then top with 2 slices Swiss cheese, 6 dill pickle slices, and 1/4 cup sauerkraut if using.
Step 3: Top with the second rye bread slice, mustard side down. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter.
Step 4: Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, pressing gently with a spatula.
Step 5: Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve immediately with extra pickles or chips.