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Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwiches

Cultural Context

Originating in Chicago, Italian Beef Sandwiches reflect the city's rich Italian-American heritage. This dish was created by Italian immigrants who sought to make use of less expensive cuts of beef, slow-cooking them until tender and flavorful. Traditionally served with sweet or hot peppers, it's a staple at local eateries and has gained popularity beyond the Windy City, becoming a beloved sandwich across the U.S.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
480 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
beef roast
salt
black pepper
1 package Italian dressing mix
low-sodium beef broth
pepperoncini brine
bell peppers
sandwich rolls
cheese

beef roast

🥗Healthier: lean turkey roast

💰Cheaper: pork roast

Pork roast can be more affordable and still flavorful.

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: American cheese

American cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

1

Place the beef roast into a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker

2

Season the roast with salt and black pepper

3

Add 1 package of Italian dressing mix to the slow cooker

4

Pour in low-sodium beef broth and pepperoncini brine into the bottom of the slow cooker

5

Chop up some bell peppers and add them on top of the roast

6

Cook the roast in the slow cooker until tender

7

Shred the beef in the juices using two forks

8

Build the sandwich by piling shredded beef on a toasted bun

9

Add cheese and peppers to the sandwich if desired

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshredding

Equipment Needed

4 to 6 quart slow cookercutting boardknifetoaster

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Italian BeefBeef Sandwich

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