Chicago Gravy Bread Is A Dish That Perfectly Fits Its Name

The Windy City is famous for several dishes, including the iconic deep-dish pizza, the jam-packed Chicago-style hot dog, and, most recently highlighted in the hit Hulu series “The Bear”, the classic Italian beef sandwich. A spicy or slightly sweet endeavor depending on which type of peppers you top it with, this sandwich is traditionally made of thinly sliced roast beef on an Italian roll that’s dunked in a healthy serving of au jus sauce, the rich leftover gravy from roasting the meat. There, lurking in the shadows of this popular concoction, is an often forgotten Chicago favorite – gravy bread.

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