Description
Learn how to make a delicious Homemade Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich that’s savory, tender, and perfect for a hearty meal. This classic recipe features seasoned beef simmered to perfection, paired with flavorful au jus, and topped with giardiniera for an authentic Chicago-style experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast or top round
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 sweet or yellow onion (sliced)
- 4–6 French rolls or hoagie buns
- Giardiniera (mild or hot) for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the beef roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear Beef: In a Dutch oven, sear the beef on all sides until browned. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, onions, and bell peppers.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 3 to 3½ hours until beef is tender. Shred the beef and return to juices.
- Assemble: Pile beef and peppers onto rolls, top with giardiniera, and spoon au jus over the meat. Serve hot.
Notes
- For an authentic touch, dip the entire sandwich in au jus before serving.
- Beef can be made in a slow cooker or pressure cooker for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American (Chicago-Style)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
