Grilled Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwiches with Giardiniera

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Thinly sliced seasoned roast beef piled high on crusty rolls and topped with spicy, tangy giardiniera for a classic Chicago sandwich experience. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 215 minutes, pairs top round roast beef, beef broth, dried oregano 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: 20 min Cook: 195 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 3 lbs top round roast beef with 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, and 1 tsp salt evenly.
  2. Step 2: Place the seasoned roast in a roasting pan and add 4 cups beef broth around it. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 3 hours until tender.
  3. Step 3: Remove roast from oven and let cool slightly, then thinly slice the beef against the grain.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef and sear for 2-3 minutes until edges are crisp and beef is warmed through.
  5. Step 5: Split 6 Italian sandwich rolls and layer each with a generous portion of the warm beef, 1 slice provolone cheese, and 2 tbsp giardiniera.
  6. Step 6: Place sandwiches on a grill pan or skillet and press with a spatula, grilling for 2 minutes until rolls are toasted and cheese starts to melt.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with any reserved warm beef au jus for dipping.

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