Signature Italian Beef Sandwich Kit
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The Italian beef is Chicago’s own, and no name is more tied to it than Al’s, the Little Italy stand the Ferreri family opened in 1938 from a recipe going back to 1917. This kit ships everything to build the real thing: beef slow-roasted with garlic and Al’s secret spice mix, sliced paper-thin, its natural gravy packed separately, plus a fresh Italian roll and your choice of sweet peppers or hot giardiniera. Fork the beef onto the roll, dip the whole sandwich in the gravy, bread and all, and assume the Italian Stance. Perfect for a game day spread, a Chicago-expat care package, or a Bear-worthy sandwich night at home.
This package includes your choice of Signature Italian Beef Sandwich Kit
Options Include
- 8 Sandwiches – Signature Italian Beef Sandwich Kit
- Famous Seasoned Beef Gravy (approx. 1 lb.)
- Thinly Sliced Italian Style Cooked Beef (approx. 1.25 lbs.)
- Hot Giardiniera (8 oz.)
- 1 loaf French Bread (cut into eight 4" pieces)
- Total Weight (Beef and Gravy) 2.25 lbs
- 16 Sandwiches – Signature Italian Beef Sandwich Kit
- Famous Seasoned Beef Gravy (approx. 2 lbs.)
- Thinly Sliced Italian Style Cooked Beef (approx. 2.5 lbs.)
- Hot Giardiniera (1 Pt.)
- 2 loaves French Bread (each cut into eight 4" pieces)
- Total Weight (Beef and Gravy) 4.5 lbs
French Fries not included
- Kit ships fresh with ice packs, may thaw during transit.
- Upon arrival, store kit in the refrigerator.
- Kit may be stored for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.
To Serve
- Pour gravy into a pot or deep pan.
- Heat gravy to a medium boil, then lower heat to a simmer.
- Add Italian beef to the gravy and cook for 2 minutes.
- While Italian beef is cooking, slice bread in halves.
- Add cooked beef to the bread.
- Add hot giardiniera.
- For a “wet” sandwich, dip the entire sandwich into gravy using tongs.
- For the less adventurous, simply spoon the desired amount of gravy over the top of the sandwich.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Italian Beef & Gravy – Top Sirloin Beef, Water, Whole Garlic, Al’s Secret Family Seasoning Package
- French Bread – Flour, Water, Yeast
- Hot Giardiniera – Chopped Celery, Salad Oil, Al’s Secret Family Seasoning Package
Chicago’s Iconic Italian Beef Sandwich Since 1938
Chicago’s Iconic Italian Beef Sandwich Since 1938
The Italian Beef Sandwich – thinly-sliced roast beef dunked in rich jus – is one of Chicago’s true culinary claims to fame, and no restaurant is more closely associated with this iconic sandwich than its inventor, Al’s Beef. Back in 1938, taking inspiration from his father’s idea to slice roast beef super-thin to feed wedding crowds, Al Ferreri opened a stand in Little Italy selling these sandwiches and grilled sausages. The sandwich exploded in popularity and spawned countless imitators, but Al’s is still the original. Today, Al’s has six Chicagoland locations, has racked up countless awards and accolades, is still family-run, and still adheres to the recipes developed all those decades ago.
To make this Windy City legend, beef is slow-roasted each morning with a little water, fresh garlic, and Al’s super-secret spice mix. The beef roasts are separated from the gravy, cooled, hand-trimmed, and then sliced super-thin. The thinly-sliced beef is dropped back in its own cooking juices and forked onto a sturdy fresh baked Italian roll, then the entire sandwich is dipped backed into the signature gravy, bread and all. The sandwich is then topped with your choice of homemade sweet peppers and/or hot giardiniera. So assume the “Italian Stance” and get ready to dig in, because for the first time ever, this taste of Chicago is shipping nationwide!
