Italian beef
An Italian beef is a sandwich originating from Chicago made from thin slices of roast beef simmered and served au jus on French bread. Common toppings are a choice between spicy giardiniera (called "hot") or mild bell peppers (called "sweet"). The entire sandwich is traditionally dipped in the juice the meat is cooked in before serving with a side of French fries.
Italian beef sandwich | |
| Type | Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Chicago, Illinois |
| Created by | Multiple claims |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Roast beef, French bread |
| Variations | Multiple |
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The sandwich traces back to Italian American immigrants in Chicago as early as the 1930s, but the exact origin is unknown. The sandwich gradually grew in popularity and was widely eaten in the city by the 1970s and 1980s. The sandwich was not well known outside of Chicago until the release of the television show The Bear set in a fictional Chicago restaurant.
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