Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOBO' Italian Table & BarItalian Beef Dip Recipe

Italian Beef Dip Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

shaved short rib, fontina, giardiniera, lemon mayo, toasted hoagie

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Ingredients

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Meat

Cheese

Condiments

Bread

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lemon Mayo

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix well until fully combined and set aside.

  2. 2

    Season the Meat

    Season the shaved short rib with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Ensure the meat is evenly coated.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Short Rib

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned shaved short rib. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until the meat is browned and cooked through.

  2. 4

    Melt the Cheese

    Once the meat is cooked, reduce the heat to low and add 8 ounces of Fontina cheese on top of the meat. Cover the skillet to help the cheese melt for about 2-3 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Hoagie Rolls

    While the cheese is melting, lightly toast the hoagie rolls in a toaster or under the broiler until they are golden brown.

  2. 6

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread a generous layer of lemon mayo on the inside of each toasted hoagie roll. Then, add a portion of the cheesy short rib mixture and top with 1 cup of giardiniera.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve the Italian Beef Dip sandwiches immediately while hot, with extra giardiniera on the side if desired.

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