Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Chicago Italian Beef

Category: Beef

Ingredients and Directions

1 1/2 cup stock, beef

1 cup water

3 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 each bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced

1 pound beef, roast, rare, sliced thin

2 each bell peppers, green, sliced lengthwise

4 each bread, italian, loves, 4-5 inches long

Combine beef stock, water, tomato paste, pepper, salt, bay leaf and garlic in a skillet. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add roast beef slices and green pepper slices. Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes. While beef is cooking heat bread in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes. Cut loaves of bread into half lengthwise. Dip each piece of bread, cut side down, into pan liquid (omit this step if you like a dry beef sandwich). Assemble sandwiches dividing beef and peppers evenly between the 4 loaves of bread.