Chicago Johnny'S Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe

Name: Chicago Johnny'S Italian Beef Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-4 lb. top/bottom/eye round roast; 1 bulb garlic; 6 tbl olive oil; 1 tea italian seasoning; 1 tbl oregano; 1 tea black pepper; 2 tea paprika; 2 tea crushed red; 1 tbl onion powder; 1 tea granulated garlic; 16 oz beef stock; To make sweet peppers, fry 2 sliced green bell peppers in olive oil and 1 tbl garlic powder, 1 tea black pepper, 1 tea sea salt.

Servings: persons

3-4 lb. top/bottom/eye round roast
1 bulb garlic
6 tbl olive oil
1 tea italian seasoning
1 tbl oregano
1 tea black pepper
2 tea paprika
2 tea crushed red
1 tbl onion powder
1 tea granulated garlic
16 oz beef stock
To make sweet peppers, fry 2 sliced green bell peppers in olive oil and 1 tbl garlic powder, 1 tea black pepper, 1 tea sea salt.

1
Juice the (peeled) garlic and 6 tbls olive oil by pureeing in a food processor and then force straining through a mesh strainer.
2
Measure out ingredients.
3
Rub juiced garlic and dry ingredients over the 3-4 lb. roast.
4
Put roast in a glass dish.
5
Add beef stock.
6
Bake @ 225-250 degrees about 90 minutes.
7
Take roast and refrigerate overnight (without gravy).
8
Store gravy in a container in the refrigerator overnight.
9
Slice roast as thin as possible and finish cooking by simmering the gravy and dipping the sliced beef until cooked through.
10
Make sandwich with mozzarella and sliced (cooked) beef and 'dip' in the gravy.
11
Top with your favorite giardiniera and/or sweet peppers.
12
*Follow along with a video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35W3DEOjQQA *

1632

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-4 lb. top/bottom/eye round roast, 1 bulb garlic, 6 tbl olive oil, 1 tea italian seasoning, and more.

Yes, Chicago Johnny'S Italian Beef Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicago Johnny'S Italian Beef Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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