Chicago Style Beef

Experience the bold, savory flavors of iconic Chicago cuisine with this mouthwatering Chicago Style Beef recipe. Perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast is slow-cooked to tender perfection in a rich blend of beef broth, Italian herbs, and tangy giardiniera, capturing the essence of the Windy City’s favorite sandwich. Pile the juicy, shredded beef onto crusty French rolls, add provolone cheese if desired, and serve with a side of flavorful au jus for the ultimate dipping experience. This hearty recipe is easy to prepare using a slow cooker or Dutch oven, making it ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game day treat. Bursting with authentic Chicago flavors, these sandwiches are guaranteed to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 1 packet Dry Italian salad dressing mix
• 1 cup Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetable mix)
• 2 pieces Green bell pepper, sliced
• 6 pieces French rolls
• 6 pieces Provolone cheese slices (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil. Rub the seasoning onto all sides of the roast for even flavor.

Step 2

Place the seasoned beef into a slow cooker or large Dutch oven.

Step 3

Pour the beef broth over the beef and sprinkle the dry Italian salad dressing mix evenly over the top.

Step 4

Add the giardiniera and sliced green bell peppers to the slow cooker or Dutch oven.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours in a slow cooker (or 4 hours at 300°F in a Dutch oven) until the beef is tender and shreds easily.

Step 6

Remove the beef from the cooking liquid and shred it using two forks.

Step 7

Return the shredded beef to the cooking liquid to soak up the juices for added flavor.

Step 8

Toast the French rolls until lightly crispy (optional).

Step 9

Assemble the sandwiches by piling the shredded beef mixture onto each roll. Add provolone cheese slices on top if desired.

Step 10

Ladle some of the cooking liquid (au jus) into small bowls for dipping.

Step 11

Serve the sandwiches warm with a side of au jus for dipping and enjoy Chicago-style beef sandwiches at their best!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3332.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5260.6

Total Fat 344.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 141.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1140.6mg	0%
Sodium 12628.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 335.4g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1657.5mg	0%
Iron 50.6mg	0%
Potassium 5536.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 25.2%

Carbs: 16.6%