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I'm originally from the Windy City so I love Chicago-style beef. These tender sandwiches lend an authentic flavor, and they're so simple to prepare using a slow cooker. —Lois Szydlowski, Tampa, Florida
Editor's Note: Look for beef base near the broth and bouillon.
Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 450 calories, 18 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 1,101 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 37 g protein.
Originally published as Chicago-Style Beef Sandwiches in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2010, p87
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Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2012 by cooks for fun
That is very good point, frazzel, Chicago beef is never shredded but as home cooks, most of use do not have a meat slicer that can slice the beef paper thin as it should be. Shredding for us is the next best thing. Very good recipe. We all enjoyed it.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by baridgeway
This was a big hit! Very good and easy! Don't even need the Giardiniera, but it was good with the meat. I forgot the buns but nobody seemed to mind. Will make it again the next time we have family in from out of town. It was gone before the end of the evening.
Reviewed on May. 24, 2012 by dortega
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have been missing the Chicago style beef sandwiches and this was delicious. I also dip my bread in the beef broth and if you do not like giardiniera you can add green peppers. I loved it and my husband wants it once a week now.
Reviewed on May. 23, 2012 by frazzel
Also Chicago style sandwiches are NEVER shredded.
I think you've been away from Chicago too long. We never made them like this.
Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by fredaevans
For those who want to make their own "Giardiniera" here a quickie. This is one that the more time the goodies sit together, the better it gets.http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jeff-mauro/homemade-hot-giardiniera-recipe/index.html
For those who want to make their own "Giardiniera" here a quickie. This is one that the more time the goodies sit together, the better it gets.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jeff-mauro/homemade-hot-giardiniera-recipe/index.html
Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by ChocolateSushi
Giardiniera vie wikipedia: The Italian version includes onions, celery, zucchini, carrots, and cauliflower. The pickled vegetables are in red- or white-wine vinegar.American giardiniera is commonly made with serrano peppers along with a combination of assorted vegetables, including bell peppers, olives, celery, pimentos, carrots, and cauliflower, and sometimes crushed red pepper flakes, all marinated in vegetable oil, olive oil, soybean oil, or any combination of the three. It is also common to see it pickled in vinegarI buy it on Amazon
Giardiniera vie wikipedia: The Italian version includes onions, celery, zucchini, carrots, and cauliflower. The pickled vegetables are in red- or white-wine vinegar.
American giardiniera is commonly made with serrano peppers along with a combination of assorted vegetables, including bell peppers, olives, celery, pimentos, carrots, and cauliflower, and sometimes crushed red pepper flakes, all marinated in vegetable oil, olive oil, soybean oil, or any combination of the three. It is also common to see it pickled in vinegar
I buy it on Amazon
Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by 1nanmar1
I would like to make this as recipe states but do not know what "giardiniera" is, I have not been able to find it at the super market is there a substitute? Thank you
Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by Leahjanie
in this Chicago sandwhich what is the jar of giardiniera maybe it isn't something you can buy in Canada?
Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by TanteCindy
TNOLANA, you can omit the garlic if you wish, but it will not have the characteristic Chicago Italian Beef flavor. Chicago Beef sandwiches are distinctively garlicky. I would note that my mother who really dislikes garlic, loves Chicago beef sandwiches. The garlic is not harsh or overwhelming in Chicago beef, the long slow simmer in the beef broth mellows it and infuses the beef. Try it with a little less garlic at first and see what you think - try 3 or 4 cloves instead of the 6 called for in the recipe. I look forward to trying this soon. Save the cooking liquid to dip the sandwiches in. If their is extra, freeze it for later use. I have saved similar left over cooking liquid and found it boost ordinary stew or soup to wow.
Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by Paco65
Also being from the Windy City living in Venice Florida, this makes an excellent sandwich. The best giardiniera is Mild and made by Dell'Alpe'. Can't find it here near me, so I stock up on it when I go home. Almost looks like that was used in this recipe. You can also add some shredded Mozzarella cheese on the top and lightly toast your Italian Rolls.Karen Glover
Also being from the Windy City living in Venice Florida, this makes an excellent sandwich. The best giardiniera is Mild and made by Dell'Alpe'. Can't find it here near me, so I stock up on it when I go home. Almost looks like that was used in this recipe. You can also add some shredded Mozzarella cheese on the top and lightly toast your Italian Rolls.
Karen Glover
Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by Deester
Being a Chicago girl who loves Italian Beef sandwiches I will definitely be making this and i'll post my review after I do!
Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by TNOLANA
Will it make a difference if I leave out the Garlic ? I don't like Garflic. could I use something else ?
Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by denisepait
This is just wonderful!!!
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