Portillo’s Italian Beef Sandwich is made with thin slices of slow-roasted beef, beef gravy, and fresh Turano French bread.
You can order a regular sandwich or a larger Big Beef. You can also add peppers, cheese, extra gravy, a drink, or a side.
Price and Calories
| Size | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Italian Beef Sandwich | $8.59 | 690 cal |
| Big Italian Beef Sandwich | $10.59 | 1,040 cal |
The Big Beef is about 50% larger than the regular sandwich.
Prices may be different at some Portillo’s locations.
Main Ingredients
The sandwich is made with:
- Slow-roasted Italian beef
- Beef gravy
- Italian seasonings
- Turano French bread
Portillo’s does not share the full recipe for its beef seasoning and gravy.
Pepper Options
| Pepper Option | Extra Price |
|---|---|
| Sweet Peppers | $0.99 |
| Hot Giardiniera | $0.99 |
| Sweet and Hot Peppers | $1.98 |
| No Peppers | No extra charge |
Sweet peppers are mild and not spicy.
Hot giardiniera is spicy and has a strong, tangy taste.
You can also ask for the peppers on the side.
Cheese Options
| Cheese | Extra Price |
|---|---|
| Mozzarella Cheese | $0.89 |
| Cheddar Cheese | $0.89 |
| American Cheese | $0.89 |
| Cheese Sauce | $1.19 |
Adding cheese will increase the calories, fat, sodium, and dairy content.
Gravy Options
The standard sandwich is served slightly wet, but you can change the amount of gravy.
You may order it:
- Dry
- Slightly wet
- Extra wet
- Dipped
- With gravy on the side
A dry sandwich has less gravy and firmer bread.
A dipped sandwich has more gravy and softer bread.
Side Options
| Side | Extra Price |
|---|---|
| Regular Fries | $2.99 |
| Large Fries | $3.79 |
| Regular Onion Rings | $3.99 |
| Large Onion Rings | $4.99 |
| Garden Side Salad | $5.99 |
Regular Italian Beef Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 693 |
| Total Fat | 34 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 81 mg |
| Sodium | 1,237 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
Big Italian Beef Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1,040 |
| Total Fat | 51 g |
| Saturated Fat | 21 g |
| Cholesterol | 122 mg |
| Sodium | 1,856 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 88 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 50 g |
These nutrition numbers are for the standard sandwich.
Cheese, peppers, extra gravy, drinks, and sides can increase the total calories.
Allergen Information
The standard Portillo’s Italian Beef Sandwich contains:
- Wheat
- Soy
- Gluten
- MSG
The standard sandwich is not listed as containing milk.
However, mozzarella, cheddar, American cheese, and cheese sauce contain milk.
The French bread contains wheat and gluten. Cross-contact may also happen because food is prepared in a shared kitchen.
People with serious food allergies should speak with Portillo’s staff before ordering.
FAQs
How much is Portillo’s Italian Beef Sandwich?
The regular sandwich costs about $8.59. The Big Beef costs about $10.59.
How many calories are in the regular sandwich?
The regular Italian Beef Sandwich has about 690 calories.
How many calories are in the Big Beef?
The Big Italian Beef Sandwich has about 1,040 calories.
What is the Big Beef?
The Big Beef is about 50% larger than the regular sandwich.
What bread does Portillo’s use?
Portillo’s serves the sandwich on Turano French bread.
Can I add peppers?
Yes. You can add sweet peppers, hot giardiniera, or both.
Is hot giardiniera spicy?
Yes. Hot giardiniera is spicy.
Can I add cheese?
Yes. You can add mozzarella, cheddar, American cheese, or cheese sauce.
Can I get gravy on the side?
Yes. You can ask for gravy on the side.
What does dipped mean?
Dipped means the sandwich is covered with more beef gravy. The bread becomes softer.
Is Portillo’s Italian Beef gluten-free?
No. The French bread contains wheat and gluten.
Does the sandwich contain dairy?
The standard sandwich is not listed as containing milk. Adding cheese will add dairy.
How much protein is in the sandwich?
The regular sandwich has 33 grams of protein. The Big Beef has 50 grams of protein.