Spicy Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Slow-cooked thinly sliced beef simmered in its own juices with Italian spices, piled high on a crusty roll and topped with giardiniera for a spicy kick. This american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 495 minutes pairs chuck roast, beef broth, garlic, 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 chuck roast
• 2 cups beef broth
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 6 Italian sandwich rolls
• 1 cup, drained giardiniera

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place a 3 lb chuck roast in a slow cooker. Add 2 cups beef broth, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until beef is very tender and can be shredded easily.
3. Step 3: Remove beef and shred using two forks. Return shredded beef to the juices in the slow cooker and stir to soak up the flavorful broth.
4. Step 4: Split 6 Italian sandwich rolls lengthwise but not all the way through. Pile generous portions of beef onto each roll, spooning some juices over the meat.
5. Step 5: Top each sandwich with about 2 tbsp of giardiniera for a spicy, tangy contrast. Serve immediately while warm.