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Demand for Italian beef is booming — thanks to “The Bear.” The anxiety-inducing series from FX, which follows a struggling Chicago beef sandwich shop, has spurred instant demand for the delectably sloppy Italian beef sandwiches at the center of the plot’s chaos. According to Chicagoans, a true Italian beef relies on a consistent, harmonious formula of thinly sliced roast beef and hot, tangy giardiniera, all atop — this is important — a Turano Baking Company French roll. The sandwich is then dunked in beef juices, and roasted peppers can be added for a touch of sweetness. Making giardiniera — pickled vegetables like carrots, peppers, celery and cauliflower — is a tradition in many Italian American households, but it does not require the work you might expect of a longstanding custom. Get @cathybarrow’s recipe for @nytcooking by tapping the link in our bio. Photo by @anrizzy