Chicago-Style Italian Beef

Chicago-Style Italian Beef

An upgraded version of the classic Italian Beef, featuring a richer sauce and more flavorful beef. This version uses a longer braising time and adds a touch of wine to the sauce.
Total Time
300
Yield
6
Calories
800 cal
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Italian-American
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What You'll Need

Equipment: Large pot, Large saucepan, Two forks, Cutting board, Knife Shop these items →
Instructions
  1. Place Beef in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-3.5 hours, or until extremely tender.
  2. While beef is simmering, prepare the Sauce. Heat Olive Oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add Yellow Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in Tomato Paste and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with Dry Red Wine, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until the wine has almost evaporated.
  4. Add Crushed Tomatoes, Beef Broth, Italian Seasoning, Dried Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Black Pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once beef is cooked, let it cool slightly. Shred the beef using two forks.
  6. Add the shredded beef to the Sauce and simmer for another 45 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Slice Italian Rolls horizontally. Fill each roll with Italian Beef and top with Giardiniera. Serve immediately.

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