Italian Beef Sandwiches

Savory, tender beef piled high on crusty rolls and infused with rich Italian herbs and seasonings, Italian Beef Sandwiches are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Prep 15 minCook 135 minTotal 150 minUpdated Jul 3, 2026150 minHigh ProteinLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Savory, tender beef piled high on crusty rolls and infused with rich Italian herbs and seasonings, Italian Beef Sandwiches are hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tbsp Rump Roast, boneless
  • 2 cloves Garlic, slivered
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Make slits in roast with a sharp knife, and insert garlic slivers. Place roast in a pan not much larger than the roast. Pour water into pan, and season roast with salt, black pepper, red pepper, and oregano.
  2. Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 2 hours, basting occasionally. Remove from oven, and let cool in roasting pan. Meat should be very rare. Wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight.
  3. The next day, Remove roast from pan, and slice as thinly as possible. Add a little water to roasting pan, and heat on stovetop, but do not boil. Stir to blend seasonings. When au jus is hot, add sliced beef just long enough to heat through. Serve on crusty Italian bread with au jus available for dipping.

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