ITALIAN (CHICAGO) BEEF SANDWICHES

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I always make a lot, and it's never, ever enough. Everyone loves these sandwiches. I use round roast because it holds together well after slow-cooking, making for nice sandwich slices. I usually cook the meat the day before serving, to allow it to cool for better slicing.

Provided by Carol Michels

Categories     Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbsp olive oil
5 lb round roast, trimmed
1 1/2 c beef broth (14.5 oz. can)
7 clove garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp crushed, dried oregano leaves
1 Tbsp crushed, dried basil leaves
2 tsp red pepper flakes
FOR SERVING:
crusty rolls
provolone or mozzarella cheese slices
pepperoncini (pickled peppers) or
giardiniera (pickled vegetables) or
pickled banana peppers

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil in skillet; brown the roast on all sides. Place roast in large crock pot. In a small bowl, combine broth and remaining ingredients; stir well. Pour over roast; cook on HIGH for 5 hours or until tender (but not fall-apart tender).
  • 2. Remove roast from crock pot, cover, and refrigerate. Strain broth into a storage container and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  • 3. Slice chilled meat very thinly and place into crock pot or large saucepan. Pour strained broth over meat, and cook gently until heated through.
  • 4. Slice hoagie rolls in half, lengthwise. Butter, then place under broiler or on skillet until toasted.
  • 5. Serve meat slices, piled high on toasted crusty rolls, with heated broth on the side, for dipping. Cheese slices and pickled peppers or vegetables are optional, but delicious.

Salaman Cumar
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The Italian beef sandwich was delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Abigail Mclean
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This sandwich was a bit too messy to eat, but it was still delicious.


Cam Davis
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Amazing sandwich! The beef was cooked to perfection and the giardiniera added a nice kick. Will definitely make again.


Toufeeq Umar302
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The au jus was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall, the sandwich was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Todd Branch
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a bunch of leftover roast beef, and I didn't know what to do with it. This sandwich was the perfect way to use it up.


Max Hildreth
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The Italian beef sandwich was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll try making it again with less giardiniera next time.


RAMATU Abdlai
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This sandwich was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used a store-bought giardiniera, but I'm sure it would be even better with homemade. Will definitely make again!


Md Shife
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I've tried many Italian beef sandwich recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef was tender and juicy, and the au jus was flavorful and rich. My family loved it!


Chris T
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The Italian beef sandwich was delicious! The beef was tender and juicy, and the au jus was flavorful and rich. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rana Mohsin Ali
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This sandwich was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still good.


Alibaba Ksa
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The Italian beef sandwich was delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Hot Piston
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This sandwich was a bit too messy to eat, but it was still delicious.


Junaued Hassan
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Amazing sandwich! The beef was cooked to perfection and the giardiniera added a nice kick. Will definitely make again.


Mwansa Judy
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The au jus was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall, the sandwich was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Remember Binos
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had a bunch of leftover roast beef, and I didn't know what to do with it. This sandwich was the perfect way to use it up.


Andres Manjarrez
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The Italian beef sandwich was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll try making it again with less giardiniera next time.


MD ISFAR
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This sandwich was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used a store-bought giardiniera, but I'm sure it would be even better with homemade. Will definitely make again!


Ifebuche F
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I've tried many Italian beef sandwich recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef was tender and juicy, and the au jus was flavorful and rich. My family loved it!


Md Jubayed
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Wow, this Italian Chicago beef sandwich was a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors from the thinly sliced roast beef, giardiniera, and sweet peppers was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.