Italian Beef Sandwich (Dunk Sauce)

Name: Italian Beef Sandwich (Dunk Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Ingredients: For the Beef:; 1.2–1.5 kg beef chuck roast; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil; For the Dunk Sauce (Au Jus):; 2 cups beef stock; ½ cup giardiniera (pickled vegetables), chopped; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional); For the Sandwich:; 4–6 soft Italian rolls or hoagie buns; Provolone cheese slices; Sautéed capsicum and onions

Smoked beef chuck sliced thin and piled into rolls with an Italian-style dunk sauce. A low and slow BBQ sandwich made for dipping.

EquipmentKettle / Other BBQS
MethodLow 'N' Slow
HeatMedium

Ingredients

For the Beef:
1.2–1.5 kg beef chuck roast
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Dunk Sauce (Au Jus):
2 cups beef stock
½ cup giardiniera (pickled vegetables), chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
For the Sandwich:
4–6 soft Italian rolls or hoagie buns
Provolone cheese slices
Sautéed capsicum and onions

Method

Prep Beef: Rub the chuck roast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Smoke Beef: Set BBQ for indirect heat at 150°C using Heat Beads. Sear beef on all sides for 5–10 minutes, then move to indirect heat. Smoke low and slow for 2.5–3 hours until tender.
Make Dunk Sauce: In a saucepan, combine beef stock, chopped giardiniera, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Simmer 10–15 minutes. Strain if desired.
Slice Beef: Once rested, shred or thinly slice beef against the grain.
Assemble Sandwich: Toast rolls lightly. Layer shredded beef, provolone cheese, sautéed peppers/onions if using. Serve with a cup of Au Jus sauce for dipping.