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Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 lbs beef sirloin or rump roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables)
- 1/4 cup giardiniera brine
- 1/4 cup Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 crusty Italian rolls
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup giardiniera brine, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the beef roast to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Strain the cooking liquid to remove any solids and reserve the au jus for dipping.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and add 1/2 cup giardiniera. Stir to combine and keep warm until ready to serve.
- To assemble the sandwiches, split the Italian rolls and fill each with a generous portion of the shredded beef and giardiniera mixture.
- Serve the sandwiches with a side of the reserved au jus for dipping.
- Enjoy your delicious Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich!
The Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich has a rich history dating back to the 1920s when Italian immigrants in Chicago created this iconic dish. Thinly sliced, seasoned roast beef is piled high on an Italian roll and typically topped with sweet peppers or spicy giardiniera. The sandwich is then dipped in flavorful au jus for an extra burst of flavor. Al's Beef, a legendary Chicago eatery, is credited with popularizing the sandwich. Today, the best Italian Beef Sandwiches can still be found in Chicago, with Al's Beef and Portillo's being top contenders. The key to a perfect Italian Beef lies in the seasoning of the roast beef and the savory au jus for dipping.
260 min
6
450 calories
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