<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> An Italian beef is a sandwich, originating in Chicago, composed of thin slices of seasoned roast beef, simmered and served au jus (known by locals as' gravy') on a long Italian - style roll . The sandwich's history dates back at least to the 1930s . The bread itself is, at the diner's preference, often dipped (or double - dipped) into the au jus the meat is cooked in, and the sandwich is typically topped off with Chicago - style giardiniera (called "hot") or sauteed, green Italian sweet peppers (called "sweet"). </P> <P> Italian beef sandwiches are commonly found at many area hot dog stands, pizzerias and Italian - American restaurants in northeastern Illinois, southeast Wisconsin (notably Kenosha), Northwest Indiana, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis . In recent years, Chicago expatriates have opened restaurants across the country serving Italian beef . </P>

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