ITALIAN BEEF

[RonJ]

Don't want to derail the cheesesteak thread.
I personally have a craving for a good Italian Beef sandwich. The only place in St. Louis to get one (that I know about) is a place called Chicago Taste and it's clear across town from me. Does anybody know of a place to get one in the southern area?
Maybe on The Hill? Dang, my mouth is watering.

 

[Jeff423]

I'm in Kirkwood and I make a pretty good one but I don't have any now - usually in the fall. I'll send you a PM when they are on the menu.

Jeff

 

[RonJ]

That would be great! I'm on the verge of trying to make my own.

 

[Jeff423]

It's pretty easy. Google search for a slow cooker recipe. I really liked one using Italian dressing.

 

[mstuhr]

Zia's

Howdy,
Zia's has a Italian beef, Italian sausage and pepper jack sandwich.I have never gotten anything at Zia's I didn't like
Bambino's, before they closed had the best.
Thanks
Mike

 

[coltle6920]

I was raised on cheesesteaks so I'm naturally biased.My friend was born and raised in Chicago and found a place here in Colorado that made them.He raved about them so I gave them a try.Was not impressed with that particular sandwich.

If the sandwich can't be made like the original sandwich you shouldn't be allowed to use the name when advertising.This applies to pizza,cheesesteaks and even cheesecakes.You expect that taste of home and are frequently disappointed.

Don't mind me! This is coming from someone who as a child went to school with dog biscuits in his pocket to snack on.

 

[jackvs1]

Go to Chicago or AZ and get the best Italian Beef (include sweet peppers & dip it) from Portillo's, try their mail order, reasonably priced. Portillo's Hot Dogs | Barnelli's | Luigi's House | Honey-Jam Cafe | The Portillo Restaurant Group

 

[jlrhiner]

Is Amighettis still on the Hill?

 

[RonJ]

Is Amighettis still on the

Hill?

Yeah, it looks like they closed their Hazelwood location.

 

[the ringo kid]

Don't want to derail the cheesesteak thread.
I personally have a craving for a good Italian Beef sandwich. The only place in St. Louis to get one (that I know about) is a place called Chicago Taste and it's clear across town from me. Does anybody know of a place to get one in the southern area?
Maybe on The Hill? Dang, my mouth is watering.

Speaking of, im eating a Beef and cheese sandwich made bt Rayburn. I just HOPE its real beef though. The place--Walmart.

 

[feralmerril]

Hey! Whatsa youse beef? Funny, I am eating a beef and cheese sandwich as I read this. What makes a "Italian" beef sandwich any different?

 

[RonJ]

iTALIAN BEEF uses several spices in the au jus (gravy) , the thinly sliced beef is soaked in the gravy and then put on an Italian baguette. Sauteed bell peppers (any color) are piled on top of the beef. All in all it's a delicious, sloppy mess. Some people actually like the whole baguette soaked in the au jus. I'm surprised some of our Chicago members haven't chimed in on this since it originated in Chi Town.

 

[James&theGiant1911]

I got hooked on a place that served Vienna Beef, and Italian Beef, Chicago dogs they have it all.

delicious

 

[Comrad]

I live in Joisey, married to an Italian and never heard of Italian beef.

 

[feralmerril]

Once at a resturant I wondered what "au jus" on the menu meant. My buddy bill never at a loss of words said, "It means aw jus a little bit!"

 

[RonJ]

I live in Joisey, married to an Italian and never heard of Italian beef.

Not too surprised. According to one recipe site it's seldom seen outside of Chicago.