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Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich




Source of Recipe


Joe Buonavolanto Jr., co-owner of Buona Beef Restaurants


List of Ingredients






* 9-10 lbs top inside beef round
* 3 garlic cloves, crushed
* 2 qt. water
* 1/2 cup chopped oregano
* 1/4 C. salt
* 1/4 C. black pepper
* 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
* 35 freshly baked French rolls
* 1 1/2 lbs. sliced mozzarella cheese
(for smaller portions reduce ingredients portionally)

For roasting times, figure on 10-12 minutes per pound for medium.
Check with a meat thermometer for an internal temperature of 130 degree Fahrenheit for rare, 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium


Recipe



Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place sirloin in roasting pan and dry roast for 15-20 minutes.

2. Remove pan from oven and add water, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Return to oven and roast at 350 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

3. Remove from oven. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Internal temperature will rise 5-10 degrees. Thinly slice beef and pile high on freshly baked French rolls. Add cheese if desired. Reserve cooking juices to make "wet" sandwiches.

4. Garnish with sliced sweet bell peppers and hot giardinara. Makes 30-40 sandwiches depending on portion size.