Chicago Johnny's Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe (Chicago Style Beef)

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: Eicurious

Ingredients

• 3-5 lb beef roast
• 1 peeled bulb garlic
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp sweet paprika
• 2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp granulated garlic
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 16 oz beef stock
• Provolone or mozzarella cheese
• High gluten French bread
• Chicago Johnny's Giardiniera

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Puree in food processor: garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, oregano, black pepper, sweet paprika, crushed red pepper, onion powder,granulated garlic, sea salt.

2. Sear the roast in a hot pan on the stove top. Use a spatula to rub the pureed spices onto the roast. Use a spatula to rub the pureed spices onto the roast. Place the rubbed roast and any juices from searing into a deep glass baking dish and add 16 oz beef stock; place in preheated 225 degrees F oven for 90-120 minutes, depending on the size of the roast.

3. Put the roast and gravy into two dishes and refrigerate overnight.

4. Thinly slice roast. Put gravy into large pot and bring to simmer; place sliced beef into the simmering gravy until heated through (this will only take moments).

5. Compose sandwiches wish provolone, mozzarella, beef, Giardinira, and sweet peppers. Pour gravy into bowls to use as dipping sauce.