Ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless beef round roast
• 1 tbsp black pepper, ground
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper, crushed
• 6 cups hot water
• 4 cubes beef bouillon
• 24 slider buns
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup spicy hot giardiniera

Instructions

1. Rub the beef with all the above spices.
2. Sear in a hot skillet until golden brown.
3. Add water & bouillon.
4. Cover with foil.
5. Roast in a 325-degree oven until fork tender.
6. Let rest in liquid for at least one hour.
7. Shred & serve on toasted slider buns.
8. Top with homemade giardiniera.

Description

In Chicago, the hot beef sandwich holds a special place in the city’s culinary culture. Known locally as the “Italian beef sandwich,” this version is a unique twist on the traditional hot beef sandwich, with deep roots in the city’s immigrant history, created by Italian immigrants who were looking for a way to stretch their food budget.