Portillo's Italian Beef Kit

Stove top heating instructions

1. Place entire contents of gravy bucket in large sauce pan.
2. Heat until it reaches 180°.DO NOT BOIL. This takes about 20 minutes.
3. Open beef pack and separate slices. This creates a more flavorful and tender sandwich.
4. Add enough slices for 2-3 sandwiches at a time and heat for about 1 minute. Add beef in small increments as needed.
5. Take temperature of gravy while heating beef. The temperature should stay between 165° and 180° for best results.

French Bread:

• Place rolls on cookie pan 2" apart and bake at 450° for 5 minutes.

Microwave heating instructions

1. Place entire contents of gravy bucket in microwave safe bowl and heat for 5 minutes. This includes any solids or spices.
2. Stir contents and then heat for another 4 minutes while separating the beef slices. The temperature should be 180°. DO NOT BOIL.
3. Take bowl out of microwave and add enough beef for 2-3 sandwiches and stir in for about a minute. Take temperature as you add beef.
4. If the temperature falls below 165° remove beef, return to microwave and reheat for 2 minutes.
Food Safety Caution: The beef and gravy in this package must be at 40° or colder upon receiving it.

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