Smoked Italian Beef (ft. ChudsBBQ)

The Chicago Italian beef sandwich is not just a meal; it's an experience that evokes the very soul of classic Windy City cuisine. This recipe takes the authentic Italian beef, a beloved staple, and introduces it to the smoky embrace of barbecue grilling, elevating the flavors into something special. Plus I got my boi here to grill DOWN. Ladies and gents welcome to the chan– ChudsBBQ. 🤘🏼 Adam

Yield: 4-6 Sandwiches

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Smoked Italian Beef

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinInactive time: 5 HourTotal time: 5 H & 35 M

Ingredients

Italian Spice Mix

• 1 ½ Tbsp Fennel Seed
• 2 tsp Coriander Seed
• 2 Tbsp Sweet Paprika
• 2 ½ Tbsp Dried Oregano
• 2 ½ Tbsp Dried Basil
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 ½ Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 ½ Tbsp Black Peppercorns
• 1 ½ Tbsp Red Chili Flake
• MSG, tiny bump

Smoked Beef

• ¾ cup Italian spice mix, from above
• 8 cups Beef Stock
• 5 pound Bottom Round of Beef
• Kosher Salt, to taste

Instructions

Italian Spice Mix

1. Grind all spices together.

Smoked Beef

1. Smoke the beef for 2-3 hours at 250F.
2. Preheat the oven to 350F. Add the beef stock to a large pot then pour in the Italian spice mix. Transfer the smoked beef to the seasoned stock, cover and cook for 1 more hour, just until the beef is fork tender. Carefully remove the beef from the oven, allow to cool until you can handle it.
3. Transfer the beef to the fridge and allow to chill down, making the beef easier to slice. Slice the beef on a mandolin, transfer the pieces back to the stock, bring to a simmer. Use the sliced beef to build Italian Beef Sandwich (see video).