The #NBAXmas Cookbook offers an interactive and festive experience where NBA Fans can try recipes from all 30 teams’ home markets.
Each team was challenged to showcase a recipe that best represents their region’s most iconic culinary food. This recipe ranges from a favorite snack, dish or dessert that is unique to the team and fanbase.
Find the origin of each recipe and everything you need to create it yourself below.
Italian Beef Sandwich
When you ask a native Chicagoan what they feel embodies the city the best, they will respond with two things, their hometown Bulls and an Italian Beef Sandwich.
A favorite amongst fans and players alike, the Italian Beef Sandwich packs serious flavor into every bite. Thanks to the slow cooker, creating the perfect Italian Beef Sandwich is an easy, hands-off process creating more time for everyone during the busy holiday season.
Ingredients:
| 3-4 lbs. Chuck roast |
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salt and pepper
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2 tbsp. Canola oil
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2 cups beef consommé or broth
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1 package dry Italian salad dressing
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1 tsp. garlic powder
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1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
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12 oz. jar sliced pepperoncini, drained
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1/4 cup butter
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4 hoagie rolls
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8 Provolone cheese slices
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Directions:
- Roast: Salt and pepper the beef roast.
- Sear: Heat a large skillet over high heat with the canola oil. Add the roast and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until it forms a golden seared crust. Place the roast in a 5 quart slow cooker.
- Combine: Add the beef consommé, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Italian dressing and pepperoncini to the slow cooker. Top roast with butter slices.
- Cook: Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours. Shred the roast with a fork.
- Sandwiches: Serve on hoagies topped with provolone cheese and additional pepperoncini if desired.
