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Italian beef sandwich

From the video “The Greatest Roast Beef Sandwich Ever (Italian Beef)” by Joshua Weissman. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Joshua Weissman. Steps are in our own words.

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Medium

Total time: ~5 min
Serves: ~8
Cost: ~$7.20*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 37

Ingredients

No pork

May contain gluten

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$14.40*for the batch in the video

~$7.20*per serving

You save about ~$8.80* per serving (55% less*) than ordering it out — ~$17.60* for ~2 portions.

Cook it~$7.20*

Order out~$16*

Order out = a typical Ontario sandwich or burger, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

8 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 11 predicted from typical costs · not priced: instant yeast, bread flour, white distilled vinegar, pepperoncini peppers, celery seeds, oxtail…

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 8 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario sandwich or burger at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

2 cups (450 g)waterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 1/2 tbsp (18 g)instant yeaststated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbsp (18 g)granulated sugarstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbsp (24 g)vegetable oilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4 3/4 cups (800 g)bread flourstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 1/2 tsp (12 g)fine sea saltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
splashwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 1/2 cups (360 ml)white distilled vinegarstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3/4 cup (175 ml)waterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 1/2 tbsp (16 g)kosher saltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3 tbsp (45 g)granulated sugarstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4pepperoncini peppersstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 to 2 largecarrotsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
5 ribscelerystated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4serrano chilisstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 cup (240 ml)extra virgin olive oilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
7 sprigsfresh oreganostated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbsp (9 g)black peppercornsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbsp (8 g)celery seedsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4 lbs (1.8 kg)oxtailstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3 lbs (1.3 kg)beef soup bonesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
generouslycooking spraystated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2onionsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3 ribscelerystated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 head + 5 whole headsgarlicstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2carrotsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbsp (9 g)whole peppercornsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
to coverwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4 lbs (1.8 kg)beef top round roaststated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
heavilysalt and pepperstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
enough to coatoilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tsp (2 g)red pepper flakesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbsp (7 g)ground paprikastated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbsp (8 g)celery seedsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
a little bitmushroom soup base powderestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
1bay leafstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4 sprigsfresh oreganostated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (1 here)

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 77% of ingredient lines (36% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

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Steps

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Equipment

stand mixer
baking sheet
saucepan
mandoline
cheesecloth
Dutch oven
meat slicer
strainer

What the video didn’t say

Exact baking temperature and time for bread dough are approximate.
Exact resting time for dough rise.
Exact simmering time for oxtail stock.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Italian beef sandwich

What makes Joshua Weissman's Italian beef sandwich recipe and technique special?

Joshua Weissman's take on Italian beef sandwich focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Braising to exact doneness prevents dry or tough beef. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Italian beef sandwich at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Italian beef sandwich recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Italian beef sandwich ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Italian beef sandwich can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Joshua Weissman's Italian beef sandwich?

This recipe utilizes approximately 37 ingredients across 18 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Italian beef sandwich?

The official cooking video by Joshua Weissman is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

Italian beef sandwich

Ingredients

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