Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 304.89 kcal Moderate
• Protein 25.06 g Good Source
• Carbs 64.77 g Moderate
• Total Fat 12.24 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 3.2 g Moderate
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 37.4 mg Moderate
• Sodium 2774.69 mg High
• Fiber 7.77 g Good Source
• Sugar 5.25 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.79 g Low Source
• Calcium 136.27 mg Moderate
• Iron 7.09 mg Good Source
• Potassium 543.85 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 6.83 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 4.89 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Garlic 🧄