Spiced Italian Beef Sandwiches with Giardiniera Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

Slices of tender slow-roasted Italian beef piled in crusty rolls and topped with a tangy, crunchy giardiniera slaw for a classic Chicago beef experience. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, beef broth, garlic cloves, minced 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 lbs beef chuck roast
• 2 cups beef broth
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 French rolls
• 1 cup giardiniera, chopped
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Rub 3 lbs beef chuck roast with 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place roast in a roasting pan and pour 2 cups beef broth around it. Cover with foil and roast for 3 hours until meat is tender and can be shredded.
3. Step 3: While beef roasts, make giardiniera slaw by combining 1 cup chopped giardiniera, 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
4. Step 4: Remove beef from oven and let rest 15 minutes. Thinly slice or shred the beef.
5. Step 5: Slice 6 French rolls and toast lightly. Load each roll with generous portions of sliced beef and top with 2-3 tbsp giardiniera slaw.
6. Step 6: Serve sandwiches warm with any reserved pan juices for dipping.