Product Overview
This kit includes 1 lb of Portillo’s pre-seasoned “Take & Make” Italian beef and a 30 oz jar of rich, flavorful gravy—perfect for creating authentic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches at home with minimal effort. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Nutrition Facts
Gravy Serving Size: 1 side cup (30 g)
Nutrient |
Per Serving |
Calories |
120 kcal |
Total Fat |
13 g |
Saturated Fat |
6 g |
Carbohydrate |
1 g |
Protein |
0 g |
Sodium |
430 mg |
Nutritional info per side cup from MyNetDiary/FatSecret: 120 kcal, 13 g fat, 0 g protein. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Ingredients
(Ingredients based on Portillo’s standard recipe and gravy PDF*)
Seasoned roast beef, natural beef juices, spices, water, salt, onion & garlic powder, beef fat. Gravy blends beef drippings with seasoning—true old-fashioned flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Serving Suggestions & Recipes
Classic Dipped Italian Beef Sandwich
Prep Time: 6–7 hr slow-cook | Serves: 4–6
- 1 lb Italian beef + 30 oz gravy
- Italian rolls, giardiniera, sweet peppers
- Slow-cook beef in gravy until tender, then shred.
- Pile onto rolls, dunk in gravy (“dipped”), top with peppers. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Easy Beef & Peppers Platter
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 1 hr
- Shredded beef with peppers
- Mashed potatoes or polenta
- Heat beef in gravy, spoon over potatoes or polenta.
Italian Beef Nachos
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 10 min
- Tortilla chips, shredded beef, cheese, gravy drizzle
- Layer chips with beef and cheese, bake until melted; drizzle with gravy.
Beef & Gravy Pizza
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 12 min
- Pizza dough, shredded beef, mozzarella, gravy base
- Brush gravy as sauce, top with beef and cheese, bake until crisp.
Italian Beef Dip Bowls
Prep Time: 5 min | Serves: 2
- Shredded beef, gravy, crusty bread cubes, melted cheese
- Layer in oven-safe bowls and broil until cheesy—serve with dip bread cubes.