
Hot Italian Beef Sandwich
Inspired by The Bear and Chicago’s iconic sandwich, this version features seared and braised beef, a homemade giardiniera, and rich beef jus. While everything can be made from scratch, it’s totally adaptable for quicker versions using store-bought stock and giardiniera.
What you need

hero rolls
qt beef stock

tbsp black peppercorn

carrot

bay leaves

bunch fresh oregano

tbsp white miso

cup white vinegar

cuban pepper

onion

tsp paprika

tsp kosher salt

head fresh garlic

jalapeno
hot giardiniera

lb beef round roast

tsp red chili flakes

tsp table sugar

cup water

cup cauliflower florets

celery stalk
fl oz au jus
Instructions
Step 1: Sear & Braise the Beef 1 Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). 2 Pat beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in olive oil until browned on all sides. 3 Add beef stock, garlic, miso, paprika, chili flakes, onions, carrots, celery, oregano, peppercorns, and bay leaf. 4 Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise in the oven for 1 hour or until fork-tender. 5 Remove beef and let cool, then wrap and refrigerate. Strain the broth and set aside. Step 2: Make the Giardiniera 7 Combine chopped veggies in a quart jar or container. 8 Simmer vinegar, water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, and bay leaf. 9 Pour hot brine over veggies, then top with olive oil. Let cool and refrigerate. Step 3: Assemble the Sandwiches 11 Thinly slice chilled beef. 12 Bring strained broth to a boil in a skillet and warm the sliced beef for 3–5 minutes. 13 Lightly toast rolls, layer with warm beef, spoon over jus, and top with giardiniera. 14 Serve with extra jus for dipping.View original recipe