On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 20:10:31 +0200, "Pandora" >
wrote:

>If it was created in Chicago, why they call it "italian..."?

Because it has garlic, oregano, and basil in it! That makes
*anything* Italian. LOL!

>BTW Now I Am curiosus. I must try! But where is the recipe? I don't see it.

(Did you get my e-mail about talking on the phone? I can call Italy
free now!)

* Exported from MasterCook *

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Recipe By :Carol Peterson (Damsel)
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Signature Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon olive oil
5 pounds round roast, trimmed
1 1/2 cups water
7 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Heat olive oil in skillet; brown the roast on all sides. Place roast
in large crockpot. Combine water and remaining ingredients; stir
well. Pour over roast; cook on HIGH for 5 hours or until tender.

Remove roast from crockpot, cover, and refrigerate. Strain broth into
a storage container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Slice chilled meat very thinly and place into crockpot or large
saucepan. Pour strained broth over meat, and cook gently until heated
through.

Serve meat slices, piled high on crusty rolls, with heated broth for
dipping.

Optional: Provolone cheese; giardiniera or peperoncini.

Cuisine:
"American - Midwest"

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 276 Calories; 10g Fat (35.3%
calories from fat); 42g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber;
110mg Cholesterol; 642mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 6 Lean
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat.