Portillos Style Italian Beef and Cheddar Croissants

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Cut the green peppers into quarters.

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   Remove the the seeds and ribs.

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   Place in a baking dish.

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   Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

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   Bake for 1 hour.

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   Once the peppers are cooked, pour the au jus (see note below) into a pot and heat on high.

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   Slice the croissants from one end to the other without cutting all the way throughyou want a pocket.

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   Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.

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    Once the au jus is hot, add the cooked peppers.

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    Let the peppers soak in the au jus for a couple minutes.

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    Add the roast beef.

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    You dont want to cook it too long; just heat it up.

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    Add the hot beef and the peppers to the croissants.

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    Top with giardiniera.

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    Serve with a side of au jus.

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    Note: At the deli, if you buy 1 pound or more of roast beef, they will usually give you a container of au jus.

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    That is what we do.

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    You could also make your own.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.