Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVinnie's Italian Beef & GyrosItalian Beef Sandwich Recipe

Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Thinly sliced beef, with cheese, peppers and onions topped with giardiniera served on crusty bread dipped in au jus

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Ingredients

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Beef and Toppings

Au Jus

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Beef Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a large skillet or slow cooker, add the thinly sliced beef and cook on medium-high heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. If using a slow cooker, add the beef and cover to cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare Peppers and Onions

    While the beef is cooking, slice the green bell pepper and onion into thin strips. Set aside.

Au Jus Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Au Jus

    In a separate pot, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Once the beef is cooked and tender, remove it from the skillet or slow cooker. In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the sliced peppers and onions until soft, about 3-5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Final Assembly

    Slice the crusty rolls in half. Layer the beef, sautéed peppers, onions, provolone cheese, and giardiniera on the bottom half of the rolls. Place the top half of the roll on and serve with a side of au jus for dipping.

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