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Italian Beef Sandwich

A Chicago classic at home

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Tini Younger
May 22, 2026
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This sandwich is rich, savory, and packed with so much flavor. Inspired by the classic Chicago Italian beef, the beef cooks low and slow until it’s fall-apart tender, soaking up all the spices, pepperoncini, and giardiniera pickled veggies. And the au jus is perfect for soaking into the bread (or dipping!). It’s super comforting, and paired with a homemade hoagie roll, it’s so, so good.

Tini’s Tips

  • Cutting the roast into 4 or 5 pieces helps it cook more evenly and faster, and keeps the pan from getting overcrowded.

  • When cooking, keep the beef at a low simmer so the meat stays nice and tender.

Makes 4 large hoagies (could serve 2 per hoagie depending on how hungry you are)

What You’ll Need

For the Beef

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder, plus more for seasoning the meat

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