Italian Beef

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The closest to Beef Villa's Italian beef I have found.

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Italian Beef Ingredients

1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes crushed1/2 teaspoon Fennel seeds
2 teaspoons Garlic powder 3 Beef bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons Onion powder 3 Bay leaf
2 teaspoons Basil dried1 4 lb Rump roast
2 teaspoons Oregano dried1 1/2 cups Water
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried8 Italian Rolls
1 teaspoon Garlic salt Sport peppers pickled
1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions for Italian Beef

Heat oven to 450F

Combine in a small bowl:
-pepper flakes
-garlic powder
-onion powder
-basil
-oregano
-Italian seasoning
-garlic salt
-black pepper

Rub half of the seasoning over all surfaces of the roast. Put meat in a shallow pan just large enough to hold it. Roast 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350F and roast an additional 20 - 30 minutes. Remove from oven and add cold water to bottom of pan. Let stand until fat has solidified. Remove and discard fat. Add remaining seasoning mixture to pan juices. Return meat to oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool 20 minutes. Slice in paper-thin slices. Put sliced meat in a large sauce pan with juices, bouillon cubes, fennel seed and bay leaves. Let simmer 1 - 2 hours until cooked as desired. Spoon over split rolls. Add sport peppers if desired.

Main Ingredient: BeefCuisine: American - Chicago

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wwslow

OH MY GOD!!! Not only is this close to Beef Villa, it is Beef Villa. We would like to thank the person who submitted this recipe!!! We moved to Hawaii and have been craving Beef Villa Italian Beefs for over 2 years now. I searched the net and found this one. Although we can't get the bread here or find the peppers (thank god the mother-in-law is coming from Elgin on Thursday and bringing them) the key ingredient tasted just like the real thing! We are forever in your debt! Much Aloha and Mahalos from Hawaii! P.S...for the start to finish, we let it simmer slowly on the stove all afternoon.
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posted Jan 10, 2007 by wwslow  email this chef

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leeanddonna

I grew up in the Chicago area and Italian Beef was a common listing on many restaurant menus as well as the signature dish at a number of sandwich shops. This recipe reminds me of my favorite Italian Beef joint: Beef Villa.After you have had your fill of Italian Beef sandwiches and only the broth is left, use the broth to make a delicious Italian Beef soup by adding whatever vegetables you have handy, including diced potatoes.
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cedarwaxwing

Please note that this actually makes more than 4 servings -- more like 8 or more.
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posted Jan 22, 2006 by cedarwaxwing  email this chef

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cedarwaxwing

I grew up in the Chicago area and Italian Beef was a common listing on many restaurant menus as well as the signature dish at a number of sandwich shops. This recipe reminds me of my favorite Italian Beef joint: Beef Villa. After you have had your fill of Italian Beef sandwiches and only the broth is left, use the broth to make a delicious Italian Beef soup by adding whatever vegetables you have handy, including diced potatoes. [I posted this recipe.]
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posted Jan 22, 2006 by cedarwaxwing  email this chef