The History of Chicago’s Italian Beef Sandwich
By Ian MacAllen
Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 | 25,420 views
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Chicago’s meatpacking industry helped make beef a staple on American plates, but it also shaped an iconic Italian sandwich.
Chicago’s meatpacking industry helped make beef a staple on American plates, but it also shaped an iconic Italian sandwich.