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Chicago-Inspired Italian Beef Sandwich

By Chef John • Italian Recipes • Cuisine?
4.66 Prep: 15m Cook: 70m
Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 3 cups chicken broth, or as needed
  • 4 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half
  • 1 cup chopped giardiniera (pickled Italian vegetables)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025