Italian Beef Sandwich Kit - 8 Pack
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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
Ingredients
Beef & Gravy – Beef Gravy (Beef Drippings, Water, Natural Flavors, Spices), Seasoned Beef (Beef, Water, Salt)
Giardiniera Peppers – Peppers, 100% Vegetable & Olive Oil, Celery, Carrots, Olives, Cauliflower, 1/10 1% sodium benzoate (to preserve flavor), Natural Seasonings & Spices
French Rolls
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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Buona Italian Beef REVIEWS
10 out of 10!!!! Had a party and served this on French rolls with Provolone. Everyone loved it!
Amanda C. - Peyton, CO
10/29/19
It was more than perfect, I followed the step by step instructions and it was great. I have been wanting to have one of those sandwiches since I first saw them on a travel TV show years ago. I think Goldbelly has done a superb job bringing all this together. I was a little surprised at the coleslaw as I am used to the mayonnaise based kind, this reminded me a bit of sauerkraut. But it is all good!
Bonnie D. - Red Bluff, CA
10/22/19
The meat was beautifully seasoned and the giardiniera was insane! I wish the meat came in two small containers instead of one large one - that way I can freeze one and use the other right away.
Denise K. - Sanford, NC
04/01/19
The extraordinary taste of the put-together Italian beef sandwich. Every component was out-of-this-world delicious!
Malia E. - Kailua, HI
12/11/18
The Buona Beef was the same as being in a Buona Beef restaurant and eating it there. I wish we had a choice between Hot and Mild Giardiniera though. The Hot is way too hot for my taste.
Karen S. - Mount Pleasant, TX
09/24/18
We love the beef and gravy. My husband is from Chicago so it was a birthday treat for his birthday. We live in Santa Fe now.
Alison B. - Santa Fe, NM
09/23/18
We moved from the Chicagoland area 21 years ago. No one in our area of Arkansas even knows what Italian beef or a combo is. So we order a couple times a year when the wave hits us. Buona Beef is wonderful. We will order again soon!
Cecilia B. - Russellville, AR
09/20/18
Italian Beef - A taste of home! Great giardiniera too!
Paul S. - Taylorsville, UT
04/18/18
It is the tastiest Italian beef sandwich in the country. The perfectly seasoned beef with the scrumptious gravy and the spicy giardiniera and mini baguettes were out-of-this-world delicious! Don't go through life without having at least one of these magnificent sandwiches!
Susan J. - San Diego, CA
04/06/18
This BIB was AMAZING! Follow the instructions. Maybe extra French Rolls will be needed. A true taste of Chi-Town!
Frank B. - Pelham, NY
04/03/18
Arrived in time. Ice was gone but the food was still frozen. The meal was great. We will be doing this again.
Steve M. - Saint Charles, MO
12/19/19
Great quality. Fast shipping. Well packed!
Kim T. - Middlebury, CT
12/26/19
We received on time delivery of this Xmas gift. Relatives enjoyed the beef sandwiches.
Richard R. - Morristown, NJ
12/26/19
First time ordering from Buona Beef and I am very impressed Happy to see I will be able to not miss my favorite food from my old stopping ground. Thanks for the Great Service.
Ellen L. - Queen Creek, AZ
12/26/19
Very tender sliced beef; perfect seasoning & the garnish of olives & peppers just amazing !
Colleen M. - Council Bluffs, IA
11/28/19
Love the Buona's beef sandwiches and Goldbelly makes it easy to get! thank you :)
Barb T. - Sacramento, CA
11/20/19
Great food, fresh and tasted amazing.
Kylie M. - Charlotte, NC
02/09/20
Website easy to navigate and the food is well packaged when it arrives.
Linda M. - Kansas City, MO
04/05/21
The shipment came on time and the Italian Beef was delicious!
Darleen M. - Summerville, SC
03/20/21
BOTH TIMES IT WAS ALL PERFECT WILL ORDER AGAIN
Penny C. - Port St Lucie, FL
03/12/21
Delivered right on time.
My husband enjoyed his Chicago Beef sands for his birthday!
Cynthia S. - Philadelphia, PA
03/06/21
Ease of ordering. Pleasant staff that helped me with placing the order.
Delivery within time frame when I wanted this delivery.
I have for past few years been ordering beef for my son's birthday that lives in California. This year I also ordered the meatball package. He was thrilled!
Jeff B. - Fairfield, CA
02/18/21
I put the wrong ship to address on my order and they worked to get it changed. It was for my sister's birthday, so I appreciated it. My sister was very pleased with her present.
Lenal B. - Bridgeview, IL
02/12/21
I ordered the Bueno Italian Beef as a gift for someone and they absolutely raved about it.
Mike C. - Norfolk, VA
02/11/21
Easy to order. Received on time. Had no idea what site was and was surprised how much was available.
Dorice E. - Chandler, AZ
02/10/21
The order was packed well and instructions were excellent. The food was as good as I remembered it in-store and I am thrilled that I can get it without having to wait until I get to Chicago! This service is such a great idea - I shared it with the foodies in my orbit as soon as I discovered it. Thank you!!
Donna M. - Columbus, OH
01/17/21
Great as always I've ordered a few times before and I have Never been let down!! Great Food and Fast service it was a Day Early during this Covid Crap that is Really unheard off!!
Buck W. - Saint Helen, MI
01/08/21
Perfect, both orders on time and still frozen. Praise from both of my guys
Jason A. - Prairieville, LA
05/23/21
Taste great! Packaged well! Delivery on time!
Jesus M. - Elgin, IL
04/17/21
Ease of ordering
Product arrived still frozen ; packaging excellent
Jacqueline L. - Gilbert, AZ
04/11/21
All items arrived frozen and on time. Easy prep and everyone enjoyed this missed taste of Chicago.
Sara W. - Fairfield, CA
02/25/21