Grilled Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwiches

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Thinly sliced seasoned roast beef piled high on crusty rolls, topped with giardiniera and simmered au jus for a juicy, iconic Chicago sandwich experience. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, beef broth, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl. Rub this spice mix over all sides of 3 lbs beef chuck roast.
  2. Step 2: Place the roast in a slow cooker and pour 4 cups beef broth over it. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until meat is tender and shreds easily.
  3. Step 3: Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks, reserving the cooking juices.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly toast 6 Italian sandwich rolls until golden and crisp.
  5. Step 5: Dip shredded beef into the reserved cooking juices (au jus) to soak, then pile generously onto each toasted roll.
  6. Step 6: Top each sandwich with about 2 tbsp Italian giardiniera per sandwich for a spicy, tangy crunch.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with extra au jus on the side for dipping.

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