” Da Best” Chicago-Style Italian Beef

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Authentic Chicago-Style Italian Beef Recipe
in Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

250 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 rump roast ( please do n't use chuck roast , too stringy and greasy )
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon coarse-grind black pepper
2 cups boiling water
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon coarse-grind black pepper , to taste
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
8 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt ( bouillon can be salty , taste first ! )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
326
Sugar
1g
Fat
17g
The Italian beef sandwich is a popular street food in Chicago, Illinois. It consists of thinly sliced seasoned roast beef piled high on an Italian-style roll. It is often topped with sweet peppers, giardiniera, or other condiments. This recipe provides an authentic taste of the classic Chicago-style Italian beef that you can make in the comfort of your own home with a slow-roasting process.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Sprinkle the rump roast with garlic powder, dried oregano, and black pepper.
3.Place the roast in a baking dish and pour boiling water into the dish.
4.Add the beef bouillon cubes, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, Tabasco sauce, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to the dish.
5.Cover the dish with foil and roast for 4-5 hours, or until the meat is tender enough to shred.
6.Remove the meat from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7.Shred the meat using two forks.
8.Strain the juices from the baking dish and mix with the shredded meat.
9.Serve the beef on a hoagie bun with your preferred toppings.

PROS

This Chicago-style Italian beef recipe is incredibly flavorful and juicy.
The slow roasting process ensures a perfect texture that is easy to shred and mix with flavorful juices.
It can be a great option if you host a pizza party or a small gathering with friends.

CONS

The beef bouillon cubes can be high in sodium so the taste of it can change the recipe.
You need to cautious about the amount of salt needs to be added.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein, zinc, iron, and vitamin B12. Zinc supports a healthy immune system, and vitamin B12 and iron are necessary for healthy red blood cells. Consuming beef in moderation can be beneficial for overall health.

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