Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich layers tender, herb-and-garlic braised chuck on jus-splashed ciabatta, crowned with tangy giardiniera for heat and crunch. Each bite balances savory beef, aromatic spices, and peppery zip, served with warm dipping jus. Perfect for a hearty lunch or game-day dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the beef with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Cook and stir the beef in the hot oil until browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
- 2
Stir the garlic, vinegar, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, thyme, rosemary, 1 teaspoon black pepper, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes into the beef. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the meat by 1 inch and bring it to a simmer.
- 3
Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the meat is fork-tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 4
Transfer the meat with a strainer or slotted spoon to a separate pot; pour about 1/4 cup of the meat broth into the pot. Use a wooden spoon to gently break the meat into smaller chunks. Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and keep warm.
- 5
Skim excess grease from the top of the broth remaining in the first pot; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and keep the broth warm.
- 6
Lay the halves of a roll on a work surface and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat broth over each half. Top the bottom half of the roll with a generous portion of meat and a spoonful of pickled vegetables. Place the tops on the sandwich. Repeat with the remaining buns, broth, meat, and pickled vegetables to make 3 more sandwiches.
- 7
Spoon hot meat broth into ramekins and top each ramekin with 1/2 teaspoon parsley. Serve the sandwiches with the hot broth for dipping.
- Calories 860.77 kcal High 43%
- Protein 53.32 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 135.58 g 49%
- Total Fat 14.71 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.94 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.04 mg High 30%
- Sodium 3697.71 mg High 161%
- Dietary Fiber 15.34 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 7.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 133.43 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 9.04 mg Good Source 50%
- Potassium 140.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 30.84 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.83 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicago Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich is an Italian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Ciabatta Roll, and Diced Beef. Each serving provides about 860.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich?
- It is an Italian sandwich recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Ciabatta Roll, Diced Beef, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 860.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich healthy?
- Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 860.77 calories and 53.32 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3697.71 mg (161% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.94 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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