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Italian Beef Vs French Dip: How These Sandwiches Differ By Tiffany Betts Aug. 24, 2025 2:39 pm EST

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Since the sandwich was seemingly popularized by the fourth Earl of Sandwich in late 18th century England, it has become a staple in the American diet. The average person eats six sandwiches a week (per a Talker Research study commissioned by Buddig), and 42% take care to use quality ingredients and craft the perfect dish. With that in mind, it makes sense for many restaurants to feature sandwiches on the menu. Two crafted options that may be confused, though, are a couple of the most iconic sandwiches in U.S. states : the French dip from California and the Italian beef from Illinois.

Despite both having different origins in the early 1990s,

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