Italian Beef Sandwich Kit - 8 Pack
Buona Italian Beef ships its famous Italian beef nationwide on Goldbelly! Italian Beef Sandwiches are as synonymous with Chicago as any food can be and for as long as they’ve been a part of the Windy City, the Buona family’s been a part of making them. Buona, The Official Italian Beef of Chicago Sports, starts with lean all-natural choice sirloin which is seasoned with Italian spices, seared at high heat, and then slow-roasted for hours to produce their famous gravy. It is then hand-sliced thinly, layered on Italian bread, and topped with Chicago’s finest extras: peppers, giardiniera, cheese, red sauce or extra gravy — however you like it!
While the first Buona Italian Beef restaurant opened in 1981, the Buona family has been a part of Chicago’s iconic Italian Beef sandwich business since the early 1900’s. Founded by Joe Buonavolanto, Buona is the last remaining 100% family-owned Italian beef restaurant in Chicago. The family’s original Italian beef recipe has not changed for three generations. Buona is the Official Italian Beef of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox, and Buona’s Italian beef sandwiches are served at Chicago Bears games.
More Details
This sandwich kit makes 8 Italian Beef Sandwiches and includes:
- One 4 lbs. container of Italian Beef & Gravy
- 8 French Rolls (each 5 inch)
- 1 Jar of Giardiniera Peppers (16 oz.)
- Storage and heating instructions
Instructions / Storage
- Buona Beef is made fresh, frozen and shipped with dry ice which may thaw partially or fully during transit
- Upon arrival, place the package in the refrigerator or freezer
- To serve, follow the heating instructions below. For best results, thaw beef & gravy for 2-3 days in the refrigerator
- Beef & Gravy can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for 3 months
- Hot Giardiniera can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months
- French rolls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months
Heating & Serving Instructions
Stove Top Method:
- Pour thawed beef & gravy into a large saucepan and heat over medium heat for 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F, stirring occasionally
- Do not allow beef to come to a boil!
- Stir well and serve
Microwave Oven – Thawed:
- Pour thawed beef & gravy into a microwaveable container and microwave for 2-3 minutes. Stir. Then microwave for 1-2 minutes more or until internal temperature reaches 165F
- Reduce heat time for smaller portions
- Stir well and serve
Microwave Oven – Frozen:
- Place frozen contents into a microwaveable container and thaw on defrost cycle for 10 minutes or according to manufacturer’s directions
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F
- Stir well and serve
Assembling Your Sandwich:
- Place 4-6 forkfuls of beef on a French roll, from end to end, allowing gravy to soak into bread (For a juicier sandwich, dip both ends of bread or the entire sandwich into the gravy)
- Top with hot giardiniera if desired and enjoy!
Shipping Details
- Buona Beef ships Monday through Thursday of each week
- Orders cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes
- Orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii via 2-day will incur an additional $20 charge or $35 for Overnight Shipping. Sorry guys!
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