Real Chicago Style Italian Beef I

This is a more difficult version but here it is.

Make a spice rub by combining 1 teaspoon each of dried basil , dried oregano , garlic powder , ground pepper , salt , red pepper flakes.

Rub half of the spice rub over and around the roast , press the mixture into the meat as much as possible.

Place the meat in a roasting pan.

Add about 1 cup water to the pan.

Preheat oven to 475 degrees f.

Roast the beef for 35 minutes , now reduce the temperature to 400 degrees f.

, and roast for 40 minutes.

Do not turn off the oven , remove the pan from the oven and pour 1 1 / 2 cups cold water into the pan , let stand for 15-20 minutes.

Add remaining seasoning mixture to the pan juices and water.

Return meat to the oven and roast until meat thermometer reaches about 50 minutes but use the thermometer to make sure.

When temp is reached remove pan and allow the roast to cool slightly befroe slicing.

Slice almost paper thin.

Transfer the juices to a sauce pan and keep it warm over low heat.

Immerse the sliced beef into the warm gravy.

sirloin tip roast, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, ground pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, french roll