Description
These Quick Chicago Beef Sandwiches offer a flavorful and comforting meal featuring thinly sliced roast beef sautéed with onions and green bell peppers, simmered in savory beef broth, and topped with provolone cheese and tangy giardiniera on warm hoagie rolls. Perfect for a fast and delicious lunch or dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb roast beef, thinly sliced
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup giardiniera (pickled vegetables)
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Vegetables
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Seasoning and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Veggies: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes or until they are softened and fragrant.
- Cook the Beef: Add the thinly sliced roast beef to the skillet with the veggies. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the beef is thoroughly heated through, ensuring it absorbs the seasoning well.
- Simmer with Beef Broth: Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine all ingredients. Allow the mixture to simmer for several minutes so the flavors meld and the beef becomes moist and flavorful.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Slice each hoagie roll in half horizontally. Place a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each roll. Evenly distribute the beef and vegetable mixture over the cheese to layer the sandwich.
- Add Giardiniera and Serve: Top each sandwich with a generous spoonful of giardiniera for a tangy, spicy crunch. Cover with the top half of the roll and serve the sandwiches hot to enjoy authentic Chicago flavors.
Notes
- For extra melty cheese, you can briefly toast the assembled sandwiches in a skillet or oven before serving.
- Giardiniera adds a spicy kick; adjust the quantity to your heat preference or substitute with pickled jalapeños for a similar effect.
- Use leftover roast beef or deli-style beef to make this recipe quicker.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute hoagie rolls with gluten-free sandwich bread or rolls.
