Yet, lurking in the shadows of these iconic dishes is a humble contender: gravy bread ... of Chicago's food culture that values substance over style. Like the Italian beef itself, it's proof ...

The Windy City's many famous foods ... called "gravy bread," a squishy dish that may have you channeling your inner Clara ...

Equipment and preparation: you will need a 2.4 litre/4 pint ovenproof shallow dish. Heat the oil in a hot frying pan and add the beef ... add the mushrooms and gravy browning if liked.