Best 10 Zesty Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipes

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Zesty Italian beef sandwiches are a delectable and flavorful dish that combines tender beef, tangy marinara sauce, melted cheese, and a toasted bun. Originated in Chicago, these sandwiches have gained popularity worldwide due to their mouthwatering taste and ease of preparation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this comprehensive guide will take you through the steps of creating a tantalizing zesty Italian beef sandwich that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ZESTY ITALIAN SAUTEED ONION, PEPPER AND BEEF SANDWICH



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Here's what the best-dressed roast beef sandwiches are wearing this season: crisp-tender sautéed vegetables and pickled pepper rings. Trust us on this one!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 12m

Yield Makes 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
1/4 cup thinly sliced green bell peppers
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Slow Roasted Roast Beef
2 submarine rolls (7 inch), partially split
2 Tbsp. pickled pepper rings

Steps:

  • Cook and stir onions and bell peppers in dressing in medium skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add meat; toss to coat. Cook on medium-low heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Fill rolls with meat mixture; top with pickled peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES



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Lorriane Pierce was a master cook. Whenever these were on the menu, lines would form. Serve on crusty Italian bread.

Provided by Dick Pierce

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time P1DT2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds boneless rump roast
6 cloves garlic, slivered
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Make slits in roast with a sharp knife, and insert garlic slivers. Place roast in a pan not much larger than the roast. Pour water into pan, and season roast with salt, black pepper, red pepper, and oregano.
  • Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 2 hours, basting occasionally. Remove from oven, and let cool in roasting pan. Meat should be very rare. Wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, Remove roast from pan, and slice as thinly as possible. Add a little water to roasting pan, and heat on stovetop, but do not boil. Stir to blend seasonings. When au jus is hot, add sliced beef just long enough to heat through. Serve on crusty Italian bread with au jus available for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 138.3 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 985.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

ZESTY ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES



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It's so easy to build a zesty sandwich when you pile on the shredded beef, pickles and smoked provolone. Can't find smoked provolone? I use regular, too. -Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup, undiluted
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon horseradish mustard or spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
6 Italian rolls, split
6 thin slices red onion
18 sweet pickle slices
6 slices smoked provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix soup, vinegar, soy sauce and brown sugar; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and chili sauce; spread on roll bottoms. Layer with onion, pickles, shredded beef and cheese. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724 calories, Fat 44g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 1266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 54g protein.

CHICAGO ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pounds top round with fat cap
3 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
3 tablespoons bacon fat, or canola oil
3 yellow onions, chopped
1 cup garlic, whole cloves
1/2 cup red wine
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
6 sourdough baguette rolls halved, toasted
1 cup chopped giardiniera vinaigrette vegetables
1 cup jarred red sweet peppers

Steps:

  • Rub meat with dry ingredients, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Add meat to a roasting pan with bacon fat, add onions and garlic, saute for 15 minutes, deglaze with wine, and add Worcestershire sauce, beef stock and bay leaves.
  • Place roasting pan in the oven and cook for 3 hours, uncovered, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degrees F in center. Remove, let cool, then slice very thin.
  • Cool broth in roasting pan and remove the fat that rises to the top. Strain.
  • Reheat the broth, and add the sliced meat. Place some meat on each toasted roll, ladle with some broth and top with giardiniera vegetables and red peppers.

ZESTY ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-lb. beef chuck roast, quartered
1 to 2 T. oil
2-oz. pkg. zesty Italian salad dressing mix
12-oz. can beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 onion, chopped
6 to 7 pepperoncini peppers, chopped
6 to 8 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • Brown roast in oil in a skillet over medium heat; place into a slow cooker. Sprinkle with salad dressing mix; pour beer over top. Add onion and peppers. Cover and cook on high setting for 5 to 6 hours, until meat shreds easily with a fork. Spoon onto sandwich buns. Makes 6 to 8 sandwiches.

ITALIAN SHREDDED BEEF SANDWICHES



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Everyone loves these easy shredded beef sandwiches! For extra pizzazz, top with provolone cheese and banana pepper rings. -Margie Williams, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 9h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds)
2 cups water
1 envelope zesty Italian salad dressing mix
1 envelope au jus gravy mix
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
12 Italian rolls, split

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half. Place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water with salad dressing and au jus mixes; pour over meat. Top with onion and chilies., Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on rolls. Freeze option: Freeze individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juices freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH



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Please the whole table when you serve this Italian Beef Sandwich recipe. Roasted peppers and grated Parmesan cheese add extra flavor to an Italian Beef Sandwich which takes only 10 minutes to prep!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 jar (16 oz.) roasted red peppers, undrained
1 boneless beef chuck eye roast (2 lb.)
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 loaf French bread baguette (24 inch), cut into 8 pieces, partially split

Steps:

  • Drain peppers, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Place meat in Slow Cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with peppers, reserved liquid and dressing. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 6 hours).
  • Remove meat from Slow Cooker, reserving peppers and 1-1/2 cups liquid in cooker. Discard excess liquid. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to cooker. Stir in cheese.
  • Serve in bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES



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Beef up your meal with these hearty sandwiches - ready in 30 minutes! Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound grilled beef eye round roast
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) double-strength beef broth
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 crusty rolls or steak buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Cut beef into 1/4-inch slices; cut slices crosswise in half.
  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, basil and oregano; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add beef, broth and Worcestershire sauce to skillet. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove beef mixture with slotted spoon; divide beef mixture among rolls. Serve sandwiches with broth for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg

SLOW-COOKER TANGY ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES



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Take just 10 minutes to prep this recipe. You'll not only get great sandwiches but if you're lucky, you'll have leftovers, too.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast (3 to 4 lb), trimmed of fat
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 bottle (16 oz) Italian dressing
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
12 burger buns, split

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. If beef is tied, remove strings or netting. Place beef in cooker. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Pour dressing over beef.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
  • Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred beef, using 2 forks. Return beef to cooker; add Italian seasoning and mix well. Using slotted spoon to remove beef from cooker, fill each bun with about 1/3 cup beef. Serve with remaining juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY GARLIC ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Spicy Garlic Italian Beef Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CycloneMommy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lbs chuck roast
2 (12 ounce) cans beef broth
36 ounces dark beer, choice
20 ounces pepperoncini peppers, drained and chopped
1 dash pepperoncini pepper juice
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 loaf fresh Italian bread
butter
8 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Place roast in crock pot.
  • Cover with beef broth and beer.
  • Add pepperoncinis, pepperoncini juice, and 1 garlic clove, minced.
  • Cook on high for 1-2 hours.
  • Turn to low, cook additional 6-8 hours.
  • Split meat with fork as soon as meat will separate.
  • Prior to serving, prepare warm garlic bread with Italian bread, butter, and remaining garlic.
  • Toast bread with provolone cheese until lightly browned.
  • Serve with beef, peppers, and juice.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sandwich will be. Look for fresh, flavorful bread, tender beef, and tangy cheese.
  • Cook the beef until it is tender: Overcooked beef will be tough and chewy. Cook it until it is just slightly pink in the center.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: A good marinade will help to infuse the beef with flavor. Try using a mixture of olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices.
  • Cook the beef slowly: Slow cooking will help to break down the connective tissue in the beef, making it more tender. Cook the beef for at least 2 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings for Italian beef sandwiches. Try using roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms, or giardiniera.
  • Serve the sandwiches hot: Italian beef sandwiches are best served hot. Serve them immediately after they are made, or reheat them in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion:

Italian beef sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can be easily customized to suit your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the best Italian beef sandwich you've ever had.

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