Chicago Italian Beef Style Hamburger Skillet

I’m a big fan of Chicago style Italian Beef. I created this recipe to get this flavor explosion, but with ground beef.

1. **Brown the Ground Beef**: Start by browning your ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks.

2. **Seasoning Mix**: While the beef is cooking, prepare your seasoning mix. Combine the following:

– 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

– 1 teaspoon of onion powder

– 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano

– 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil

– 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for heat preference)

– 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

– 1/4 teaspoon of salt (adjust to taste)

3. **Add the Spices**: Once the beef is mostly cooked, sprinkle your seasoning mix over the beef. Stir well to ensure even distribution of the spices.

Put in a bowl – or a hoagie bun. But I skip the carbs and just enjoy the beef.

4. **Top with Giardiniera and Cheese**: If your giardiniera peppers are very oily or vinegary, you might want to drain them slightly. Add the cheese.

Enjoy your Chicago-style Italian beef skillet! It’s a simple, flavorful dish that brings a taste of the Windy City right to your kitchen.