Chicago-style beef rolls, also known as Italian beef, is widely recognized as a culinary delight that has captivated taste buds for generations. This tantalizing dish, often served on a crusty roll, is a labor of love that requires careful selection of ingredients and meticulous cooking techniques. From the savory beef to the rich gravy, every component plays a crucial role in creating the quintessential Chicago-style beef roll experience. Whether you're a local seeking to perfect your recipe or a curious foodie looking to embark on a culinary adventure, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to craft a mouthwatering Chicago-style beef roll that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
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CHICAGO-STYLE BEEF SANDWICHES
I'm originally from the Windy City so I love Chicago-style beef. These tender sandwiches lend an authentic flavor, and they're so simple to prepare using a slow cooker. -Lois Szydlowski, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut roast in half; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., In a food processor, combine the mushrooms, carrots, onion, garlic and oregano. Cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to slow cooker. Combine beef broth and base; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until tender., Remove meat and shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef on buns; top with giardiniera.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
CHICAGO-STYLE BEEF ROLLS
I have fond memories of eating these big, messy sandwiches at a neighbor's house when I was growing up. Freeze extras and save for another meal, too! -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown roast in oil on all sides in a large skillet; drain. Transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the broth, onion, dressing mix, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes in a large bowl; pour over roast., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Place 1/2 cup on each roll, using a slotted spoon. Serve with pepperoncini and pepper rings if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHICAGO ITALIAN BEEF (POT ROAST STYLE)
Giardiniera is a traditional Italian dish of mixed pickled vegetables- their tangy kick cuts the richness of the beef in Jeff Mauro's sandwich while adding satisfying crunch and spiciness.
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 21h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- For the pot roast: Position a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Liberally sprinkle the entire roast with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides until golden and caramelized; reduce the heat if the fat begins to smoke. Transfer the roast to a plate and reduce the heat to medium. Add in the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper and saute until fragrant, another minute. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Deglaze with the red wine and cook until reduced by half. Add in the stock and thyme and bring to a simmer. Adjust the seasoning of the jus. Place the roast back into the pot with any accumulated juices and place in the oven. Cook the roast, turning every 30 minutes, until very tender, 3 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Increase the oven heat to 350 degrees F.
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board and tent with foil. Strain the jus through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and return back to the pot. Bring to a simmer and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Once cooled a bit, pull the meat into smaller chunks, return to the reduced jus and reserve until ready to build the sandwiches.
- For the sweet peppers: Toss the pepper strips with the olive oil, granulated garlic and some salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway through, until lighter in color and soft, about 20 minutes.
- For the sandwich build: Place some beef on a roll, then some sweet peppers and then some Homemade Hot Giardiniera. Pour a small dish of reduced jus. Take the whole sandwich and quickly dunk in hot jus. Using two hands, go the hell to town.
- Day One: Combine 2 cups water and the salt in a glass or non- reactive bowl. Mix until the salt is dissolved. Add the carrots, cauliflower, serranos, garlic, celery and bell peppers to the salt water and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Day Two: Drain and rinse the vegetables. In a clean bowl, mix together the canola oil with the oregano and pepper. Add the vegetables and mix to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Giardiniera will only get better with time. After 2 days at the most in the bowl, you can place in air-tight Mason jars and keep in the fridge for at least 2 to 3 weeks. Makes 3 to 4 cups.
- From Food Network Kitchens; after further testing and to ensure the best results this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode.
CHICAGO-STYLE ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 5h5m
Yield 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the pot roast: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
- Liberally sprinkle the entire roast with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides until golden and caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes per side; reduce the heat if the fat begins to smoke. Transfer the roast to a plate and reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the onions and a pinch of salt and saute, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and garlic and saute until fragrant, another minute. Deglaze with the red wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Simmer until reduced by about half, another 2 to 5 minutes. Add the stock and thyme and bring to a simmer. Adjust the seasoning of the liquid.
- Put the roast back in the pot with any accumulated juices and place in the oven, covered. Cook the roast, turning every 30 minutes and uncovering the pot for the last 30 minutes of cooking, until very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and tent with foil. Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F for the peppers and bread.
- For the sweet peppers: Toss the pepper strips with the olive oil, granulated garlic and some salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Bake, stirring halfway through, until lighter in color and softened, about 45 minutes.
- Strain the pot roast jus through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl and return to the pot. Bring to a simmer and simmer until reduced slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Keep warm.
- Once the meat has cooled a bit, remove the twine. Pull the meat into smaller chunks and return to the reduced jus until ready to build the sandwiches.
- For the sandwich build: Rub the rolls with some of the giardiniera oil and toast in the oven until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Place some beef on a roll, then some sweet peppers (with some of the oil they were cooked in), followed by some hot giardiniera. Pour a small dish of reduced jus. Quickly dunk the whole sandwich in the hot jus, then wrap in deli paper or parchment paper and wait for 2 to 3 minutes while the magic happens. Repeat with the remaining rolls and toppings. When ready, open up and eat!
CHICAGO JOHNNY'S ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH RECIPE (CHICAGO STYLE BEEF)
Categories Sandwich Beef Cheese Pepper Bake Braise Roast Fourth of July Father's Day Summer
Yield 8 people
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Puree the following together in a food processor: garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, oregano, black pepper, sweet paprika, crushed red pepper, onion powder, granulated garlic, sea salt. Sear your roast in a hot pan, stovetop. Use a spatula to rub your pureed spices onto your roast. Put your rubbed roast & any juices from searing into a deep glass or metal dish & add 16 oz. of beef stock; place into a preheated 225 degree oven for 90-120 minutes, depending on the size of your roast. Put your roast & gravy into two separate dishes & refrigerate them overnight. Slice your roast as thin as you can without shaving it. Put your gravy into a pot & bring to a simmer; put your thinly sliced beef into the simmering gravy until cooked through; this process will only take moments. Compile your sandwich with any/or all of the following: provolone, mozzarella, Italian beef, Chicago Johnny's Giardiniera, sweet peppers*. Using tongs, grab your whole sandwich & "dip" it into your simmering gravy for a flavorful Italian beef. *To make sweet peppers, slice 2-3 green bell peppers & sauté in olive oil, 7-10 cloves garlic, 1 tea black pepper, 2 tea sea salt; cook until peppers just start to soften.
CHICAGO ITALIAN BEEF
You'll be sorry you didn't grow up in Chicago, and eat one of those wonderful beef sandwiches from Carm's. This tastes identical. This wonderful recipe came from my sister Linda knowing how homesick I am for Chicago food. Start cooking 18 hours before you want to eat.
Provided by Moonbugz_
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 18h10m
Yield 5 lbs meat
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook first 5 ingredients in a Crockpot on LOW for 18 (eighteen) hours.
- Turn over at the 6th and 12th hour interval.
- At the 17th hour cut sweet green peppers into 1/8 ths lengthwise and cook in water on low heat until soft.
- Cut bread into 6 inch lengths and slice on the side lengthwise.
- Pull roast apart with a fork, and using tongs, pile bread with meat and juice.
- (Do not let juice drain before putting on bread. The juice is half the taste of the sandwich.) Lay strips of green pepper on top of the meat.
- Salt to taste.
- OPEN WIDE and enjoy the most wonderful taste sensation.
- May be frozen when cooked.
" DA BEST" CHICAGO-STYLE ITALIAN BEEF
Tender, garlicky and full of oregano 'n stuff! Start this one a day ahead; the beef slices need an overnight stay in da gravy to be at their best. And please don't overcook the roast! As it rests right out of the oven and as it's reheated it'll stop mooing! Serve on crusty Italian sandwich rolls; add sauteed peppers if you like, but too much more and it starts looking like a Philly steak 'n cheese, a whole other beast. Prep time includes overnight marinating.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10h45m
Yield 7-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Sprinkle the roast with garlic powder, oregano and pepper, then cook roast, uncovered, in a shallow roasting pan, about 30 minutes per pound.
- Roast will be very rare-- don't overcook it!
- Let cool slightly, then thinly slice.
- Add to the roast's pan drippings: the boiling water, bouillon cubes, oregano, thyme, pepper, Tabasco sauce, garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.
- Taste for salt and add some if you wish.
- Add the sliced beef; cover and marinate in da gravy overnight.
- Reheat the next day and serve in crusty Italian sandwich rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.6, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 243.2, Sodium 517.7, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 67.7
CHICAGO-INSPIRED ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH
I tried to combine the traditional Italian beef sandwich with the French dip sandwich with a little nod to the pulled pork sandwich. Instead of using thinly sliced roast beef, I used stew beef, with apologies to my friends from Chicago.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Season beef with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Stir garlic, vinegar, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, thyme, rosemary, 1 teaspoon black pepper, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes into beef. Pour enough chicken broth into beef mixture to cover the meat by 1 inch and bring to a simmer.
- Cover pot with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is fork-tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer meat with a strainer or slotted spoon to a separate pot; pour about 1/4 cup of meat broth into pot. Use a wooden spoon to gently break meat into smaller chunks. Cover pot with a lid or aluminum foil and keep warm.
- Skim excess grease from top of broth remaining in the first pot; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover pot with a lid or aluminum foil and keep broth warm.
- Lay halves of a roll out on a work surface and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons meat broth over each half. Top bottom half of roll with a generous portion of meat and a spoonful of pickled vegetables. Place tops on sandwich. Repeat with remaining buns, broth, meat, and pickled vegetables to make 3 more sandwiches.
- Spoon hot meat broth into ramekins and top each ramekin with 1/2 teaspoon parsley. Serve sandwiches with hot broth for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 78.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1398.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ITALIAN BEEF ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Although these don't taste exactly like Chicago-style Italian beef, the recipe sure is a fun way to make a delicious cheese- and beef-filled roll using simple ingredients.
Provided by Bella Lopez
Categories Snacks
Time 3h30m
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the Italian beef: Season the beef with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté, then add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the beef to the Instant Pot and sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- Add the onion to the Instant Pot and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the pepperoncinis, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano and stir to combine for about 2 minutes, then stir in the beef broth.
- Return the beef to the Instant Pot, making sure it is covered by some of the broth and onions. Secure the lid, making sure the steam valve is set to Sealing. Set to Pressure Cook on High for 1 hour. When the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally, about 15 minutes.
- Uncover the Instant Pot and transfer the beef to a cutting board, leaving the cooking liquid behind in the pot. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and simmer the cooking liquid until reduced, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, shred the beef with two forks.
- Make the rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fill a medium pot a little over halfway with water and the baking soda. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Divide the pizza dough into 8 portions, then roll each out to a ¼-½-inch-thick circle. Fill each round with 4 quarter-slices of Provolone cheese and some of the shredded beef. Gather the dough around the meat and cheese, pinching the seams to seal, and roll into smooth balls.
- Working in batches, boil the rolls until the outside is slightly cooked, 45-60 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Brush the rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle the tops with garlic powder. Place 2 Provolone strips on top of each roll to create an "X" shape.
- Bake the rolls for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Serve the rolls warm with the reduced braising liquid and chopped giardiniera.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 5 grams
Tips:
- Choose high-quality flank steak for the best results.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the flank steak against the grain.
- Pound the flank steak with a meat mallet to tenderize it.
- Don't overstuff the beef rolls, or they will be difficult to roll and cook evenly.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to secure the beef rolls.
- Brown the beef rolls in a hot skillet before braising them.
- Add vegetables and herbs to the braising liquid for extra flavor.
- Cook the beef rolls on low heat for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
- Serve the beef rolls with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Chicago-style beef rolls are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With their combination of tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and rich gravy, these beef rolls are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Chicago-style beef rolls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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