Chicago Style Breaded Steak Sandwich

The Chicago style breaded steak sandwich is a beloved South Side specialty—a hearty, crispy, and cheesy comfort food often found in old-school Italian-American eateries. It’s known for its indulgent size and bold flavors, often drenched in marinara and served on crusty Italian bread.

Here is our recipe for homemade Giardiniera which you will need for this recipe…either homemade or store-bought.

Chicago Style Breaded Steak Sandwich

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The Chicago style breaded steak sandwich is a beloved South Side specialty—a hearty, crispy, and cheesy comfort food often found in old-school Italian-American eateries.

• Author: Linda Jolly
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Sandwiches & Wraps
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Midwestern

Ingredients

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1/2 cup vegetable oil 6 sandwich steaks or round steak cutlets, pounded to 1/8 inch thick Salt and pepper, to season 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 eggs, whipped with 2 tablespoons water 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (added to bread crumbs) 1 1/2 to 2 cups tomato basil spaghetti sauce 6 French rolls 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 6 ounces hot or mild Giardiniera

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
3. Warm tomato basil sauce over medium heat in a skillet.
4. Season steaks with salt and pepper, then lightly coat in flour, shaking off excess.
5. Coat steaks in egg wash, again shaking off the excess egg, then press steaks into breadcrumbs, coating completely.
6. Fry 2 or 3 steaks at a time in the oil for about 2 minutes per side, or until deep golden brown.
7. Dip the steaks one by one into tomato basil sauce to coat, then transfer to French rolls, folding them into a v shape.
8. Sprinkle cheese and giardiniera into the fold of the steaks or over the top of the steaks, as desired, then wrap each sandwich in foil.
9. Place wrapped sandwiches in the oven.
10. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes.

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