Portillo's Italian Beef Sandwiches

Experience the taste of Chicago with these irresistible Portillo's Italian Beef Sandwiches! This iconic slow-cooker recipe features tender, shredded beef infused with a flavorful medley of Italian seasoning, garlic, and red pepper flakes, all simmered to perfection in a rich beef broth. Piled high on buttery, toasted Italian rolls and topped with tangy giardiniera and roasted sweet peppers, these sandwiches deliver the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and tangy flavors. Whether you're recreating Chicago-style street food or serving a crowd-pleasing meal, this recipe is a must-try for Italian beef lovers. Plus, the option to dip the sandwich in the savory jus adds an authentic touch that will elevate every bite! Perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or casual get-togethers, these Italian beef sandwiches are a true comfort food classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 1 packet Dry Italian dressing mix
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup Jarred mild or spicy giardiniera
• 1 cup Jarred roasted sweet peppers, sliced
• 6 pieces Italian rolls
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

In a large slow cooker, combine the beef broth, dry Italian dressing mix, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Place the beef chuck roast into the slow cooker, ensuring it is mostly submerged in the liquid.

Step 3

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

Step 4

Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking liquid.

Step 5

Lightly toast the Italian rolls by spreading butter on the cut sides and broiling them for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 6

Using tongs, pile the shredded beef onto the bottom half of each toasted roll. Be sure to include some of the cooking liquid for added flavor and moisture.

Step 7

Top the beef with a generous serving of giardiniera and roasted sweet peppers.

Step 8

Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll and serve immediately. For an authentic touch, you can dip the entire sandwich into the remaining cooking liquid before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3187.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5094.4

Total Fat 327.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 129.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1082.6mg	0%
Sodium 9987.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 45.0g
Protein 291.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 490.8mg	0%
Iron 51.1mg	0%
Potassium 5544.8mg	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: 57.7%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 19.5%