Chicago Italian Beef

• 3 - 4 pound chuck or similar roast

• Canola Oil

• Italian Sausages, optional (a combo sandwich with sausage and beef is a winner)

• Brat or hefty sausage buns designed to absorb the juices

• Provolone or Mozzarella slices

Seasoning Rub

• 2 T Italian Seasoning

• 2 tsp basil

• 2 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

• pinch of fennel seeds

• pinch of paprika

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp onion powder

Italian Beef Juice

• 8 garlic cloves, grated

• 1 onion, coarsely chopped

• 1 - 2 large green/red bell pepper, cleaned, seeds removed, and chopped

• 1/2 C. hot pepper Giardiniera

• 1/2 C. pepperoncini, sliced

• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce

• 1 T. Kitchen Bouquet

• 2 T. corn starch

• 1/2 C. dry white wine

• 8 C. beef stock

• 2 C. diced tomatoes (28 oz can)

• 2 tsp basil

• 2 tsp oregano

• 1/2 tsp fennel

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp onion powder