"Classic Italian Beef Sandwiches are a popular regional specialty in Chicago and here is the recipe to make easy authentic Italian beef sandwiches at home featuring slow smoked beef, drippings, and peppers. Here's an authentic recipe and a rundown of the best places to buy these awesome sandwiches in Chicago...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 boneless beef roast (sirloin or round), about 3 pounds with most of the fat trimmed off
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1 tablespoon ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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6 cups of hot water
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4 cubes of beef bouillon (yes, bouillon, see the explanation below) *
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10 soft, fluffy, high gluten rolls, sliced lengthwise but hinged on one side or Italian bread loaves cut widthwise into 10 portions (Gonnella, Turano, and D'Amato are the bakers of choice in Chicago)
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3 medium sized green bell peppers
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1 tablespoon olive oil, approximately