Jennifer's Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Juicy slow-simmered beef piled high on a crusty roll with savory au jus, featuring classic Chicago toppings for an authentic street-food experience. This american-inspired quick meals ready in about 255 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, large, thinly sliced yellow onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 720 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 french roll
• 4, thinly sliced banana peppers
• 4 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast in a slow cooker, then add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp black pepper; stir to combine.
2. Step 2: Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender, then shred with two forks, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid.
3. Step 3: Warm 4 french rolls in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes, then spread 2 tbsp reserved au jus on each bottom half. Layer shredded beef, 4 thinly sliced banana peppers, and 1 provolone slice on each, then top with remaining roll half.