Sheet Pan Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwiches
Tender slices of slow-cooked beef simmered in a savory Italian-spiced broth, served on crusty rolls with giardiniera for a classic Chicago street food experience. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 205 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, 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.
Ingredients
- 3 lb, thinly sliced beef chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup, chopped giardiniera
- 6 Italian sandwich rolls
- 6 provolone cheese slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Place 3 lb thinly sliced beef chuck roast in a large sheet pan.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; pour evenly over the beef.
- Step 3: Cover the sheet pan tightly with foil and slow roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours until the beef is tender and infused with the broth.
- Step 4: Remove the foil and stir the beef slices gently into the juices; keep warm.
- Step 5: Split 6 Italian sandwich rolls and layer each with generous portions of the beef, 1/6 cup chopped giardiniera, and one slice of provolone cheese.
- Step 6: Place the assembled sandwiches back on the sheet pan, return to the oven uncovered, and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the rolls are slightly toasted.
- Step 7: Serve hot with a side of the beef jus for dipping for an authentic Chicago-style beef sandwich experience.







