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.

Evie Westcott
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The sandwich was good, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Azazel
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This sandwich was amazing! The beef was fall-apart tender and the giardiniera added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarfo Against
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the au jus is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sarhad Ullah
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The sandwich was delicious! The beef was cooked perfectly and the au jus was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Catherine spencer
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less pepper next time.


T Google
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The sandwich was good, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Abdulaziz MUSA
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This sandwich was amazing! The beef was fall-apart tender and the giardiniera added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


arnulfo encallado
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the au jus is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Luyanda Gege
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Delicious! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the au jus was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheryar Hassan
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This recipe was a disaster! The beef was tough and the au jus was bland. I won't be making this again.


Evelyn Kuna
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The sandwich was good, but the beef was a little dry. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Iftikhar Choudhry
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.


Gloria Agyenim
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Amazing flavor! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the au jus was perfect. I'll be making this again for sure.


Emanuel McCord
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Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious sandwich. The beef was fall-apart tender and the giardiniera added a nice kick. Will definitely make again!


Bilal Khokhar786
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This Chicago beef sandwich was a hit! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the au jus was perfect for dipping. I will definitely be making this again.