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The Reuben sandwich: a deli standard stuffed with corned beef brisket, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and russian dressing—on this we can all agree. And we can agree, too, that it’s one of the most delicious things ever to get squished between two slices of bread. It’s savory, sloppy, and deeply satisfying. The controversy comes—at least in our kitchen—when it’s time to actually build the thing. This we found out recently while developing our <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/corned-beef">Corned Beef</a> recipe. As we honed in on the perfect method for making epic home-brined beef, the conversation in the kitchen turned to Reubens, and we soon discovered everyone had a different idea of how to assemble this exceptional sandwich.And so a contest ensued. Each of three chefs would design his favorite Reuben, and the results would be judged by the most enthusiastic lover of corned beef we know: Grant’s dog Camp. How would we measure his enthusiasm? In groans, in whimpers, and in adorable gimme-that-beef poses that involve a soft head nestled winningly on our knees. To find out which sandwich this noted carnivore chose, you’ll have to watch the above video. Once you do, scroll down for more on the theory behind each of the Reubens on display. Whichever approach you prefer, keep in mind that while this contest has but one winner, there’s really no way to go wrong.