31 Reviews of " Da Best" Chicago-Style Italian Beef

From: LoveThatDish!

On Jan 27, 2007

What a great Recipe! Thank you to EdsGirlAngie for taking the time to give such clear and easy instructions. The way the roast marinates overnite in "da Gravy" makes it! My husband used to eat Italian Beef in Chicago all the time and we have been searching for a recipe! He loves this one. I took the advice of one of the other reviewers and used beef broth instad of bouillon cubes (bouillon cubes have added MSG in them and you can purchased beef broth without any added MSG). I think doubling "da Gravy" is a great idea too. This recipe makes a ton--you could feed alot of people!!

From: Kat's Mom

On Dec 30, 2006

Perfection. Am glad I doubled the gravy because it was good for dipping the sandwich like a French Dip. All my guests on Christmas day loved "da Best" beef. Next time I will double the garlic and try thickening the gravy a bit with cornstarch as this would make an excellent open face sandwich over Italian bread. The thinner your slices, the better. The thin slices were tender but the thicker slices needed to be shredded because they were chewier. Now I have to buy a new slicer for next time! Thanks Angie. 12/29/2006 - Made this again. Just had to try it with a cheaper pot roast cut. Great flavor but a bit more difficult to slice. That is ok because I am going to shred it up and use in Hamburger Stew. Folks, if you like beef, you have to try this recipe. Everytime I go in the kitchen, someone has their head in the fridge and is sneeking a piece of beef out of the dish!

From: DesertMom

On Sep 30, 2006

Delicious! I grew up in "Chicagoland" and moved to the desert southwest--NO Chicago-style Italian beef anywhere. I used 2 cans of beef broth plus about 1/2 c. of water instead of the bouillon. This tastes like Carm's Italian Beef--thank you for this great recipe!

From: LolaG

On Feb 15, 2005

Made this this past weekend. Hubby's comment was: "now this is my kind food." I cut tabasco down to 1/2 tsp. and added no extra salt. Thanks for a real good recipe

From: ladyfingers

On Jul 29, 2006

Very easy and tasty! A good company lunch recipe--you'll enjoy it because it was made ahead of time, and they'll enjoy eating a top notch sandwich. I especially liked the optional gravy that can be spooned on per individual tastebuds. Thanks EdsGirlAngie!

From: Nick & Ginger

On Dec 11, 2008

Awesome stuff!! I grew up in Chicago and moved 20 some years ago to Memphis Tn. My wife and I try to go back to visit atleast once a year and all we eat while there is italian beef, Chicago dogs, pizza and gyros possible. Earlier this year we wanted italian beefs more than once a year and since Chicago is 500 miles away we decided to research recipes on online. After looking at all we could find, this one seemed to fit the bill. So I ran out and bought a meat slicer (small investment) which really is the only way to get the beef sliced thinly enough and made out first beefs at home. WOW! this recipes is spot on! Exactly like the beefs we love in Chicago! We took the advice of others and use canned broth instead of the boulion cubes cubes and always make extra so we can "dunk" em. I like em with the peppers so we take green bell peppers sliced in approx. 3/4" strips and put em in a small pan with about an inch of water, cover and boil until they soften and change to a darker green color. Add a few pepper slices to the top of the sandwich and shredded cheddar and hold on to your hat! We make beefs atleast once a month now and I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Thanks!!

From: ChrissyAZ

On Jan 28, 2007

Excellent recipe! It was my mother-in-law's b-day today. We had called in an order at Luke's Beef in Phoenix, AZ yesterday to bring to her house today. They couldn't fill the order. My husband and I didn't know what to do. I found this recipe and made it last night to eat today. Everyone LOVED it! THANKS for sharing! The beef had a great flavor and you can adjust the "heat" by the amount of tabasco you add. I'd recommend this recipe!

From: V.A.

On May 1, 2006

I have not had a home made sandwich this good in a very long time! I didn't change a thing, and it was absolutely perfect... very full of flavor! Thanks so much for posting this recipe, we will enjoy it quite often

From: TraciD

On Mar 26, 2006

I lived in Des Plaines, IL. for 31 years and now live in Kentucky. I grew up loving Italian Beefs and make sure to get one every time I visit home. This recipe was easy and the most authentic. It was great to have a taste and smell of Chicago in my kitchen. Thanks!

From: Chef #287998

On Mar 5, 2007

Delicious, tender, flavorful and not 8.00 a pound. I wish I had a deli slicer to really do it justice ! I followed the directions except for more garlic.