When my husband and I first started dating I would often join in on his mother's home cooked meals, an Italian mom... need I say more? One of the first meals she cooked was Italian Beef and I was instantly hooked! Of course, once we got married I needed to try to recreate this recipe so that I could keep up with his standards, so here is my version of Italian Beef!
Serves 2 with just enough leftovers for lunch the next day.
1 lb thinly sliced rare roast beef
1 packet au jus (I prefer McCormick brand, but any will do)
1 package of good italian sandwich buns
2 green bell peppers
1 yellow onion
2 tbs. olive oil
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Optional Additions
Pepperoncini
Cheese
Giardiniera
Whisk together au jus seasoning packet and cold 3 cups water in small bowl (amount of water may vary depending on seasoning packet). Pour Au Jus into large pot, and add roast beef 1 or 2 slices at a time, bring pot to a simmer and cover for about 15 minutes... or really until you are done with the next step! :)
Cut up bell pepper and onion into slices (works best for the sandwiches) and add to pan with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder salt and pepper. Mix well so all the onions and peppers get covered. Cover and let simmer for about ten minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the buns!
Set you oven to broil and on a baking sheet open up sandwich buns and layer 2 pieces of cheese on them so that the bottom of the bun will be covered in cheese. Place buns in oven for about 5 minutes until cheese is just melted!
Pull those buns out of the oven and layer on the beef, peppers and onions... and hey, if you are feeling risky add the pepperoncini and giardiniera!! ENJOY!
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