Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria has launched the Italian Combo Beef-Za, bringing an iconic Chicago sandwich to an iconic Chicago pizza.
The limited-time creation features Italian beef, sausage and giardiniera on Lou Malnati’s signature Buttercrust and is available through May 31 in honor of Italian Beef Month.
The pizza recipe was inspired by Chicago-based chef and Food Network personality Jeff Mauro, known as the “Sandwich King.”
It features Mauro Provisions Italian Beef, along with Honey G Pepper Relish made with finely diced Mauro Provisions Medium Craft Giardiniera and Grade A honey for added crunch and sweet heat. The toppings are layered over Lou Malnati’s exclusive sausage blend, vine-ripened tomatoes and Wisconsin mozzarella.
“Italian beef and deep dish are central to Chicago’s food culture,” Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s, said. “For Italian Beef Month, we wanted to find a way to bring those classics together, and partnering with Mauro helped us do that in a way that feels true to both.”
“Lou Malnati’s has been perfecting their deep-dish game for generations, and my family and I have been eating it since we were kids,” Mauro said. “This pizza keeps the heart of what makes the sandwich special while giving people a whole new way to enjoy it, and it’s all on top of the best deep dish in the game.”
