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American Cheesesteak a.k.a. Philly Cheesesteak

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The Philadelphian icon known as Philly cheesesteak is an extremely popular sandwich consisting of thinly sliced pieces of steak and tender, melting cheese in a long and crusty hoagie roll. It was invented in the 1930s in what is now a Philadelphian institution called Pat’s King of Steaks.

American Cheesesteak a.k.a. Philly Cheesesteak

Recipe by Natashas KitchenCourse: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

30

minutes

The Philadelphian icon known as Philly cheesesteak is an extremely popular sandwich consisting of thinly sliced pieces of steak and tender, melting cheese in a long and crusty hoagie roll. It was invented in the 1930s in what is now a Philadelphian institution called Pat’s King of Steaks.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ribeye steak trimmed and thinly sliced*

  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt or to taste

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper or to taste

  • 1 sweet onion (large), diced

  • 8 slices provolone cheese mild (not aged provolone)

  • 4 Hoagie Rolls sliced 3/4 through

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter softened

  • 1 garlic clove pressed

  • 2-4 Tbsp mayonnaise or to taste

Directions

  • Slice hoagie rolls 3/4 of the way through with a serrated knife. Dice onions and thinly sliced beef.*
  • In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp softened butter with 1 pressed garlic clove. Spread garlic butter onto the cut sides of 4 hoagie roll. Toast the buns on a large skillet, flat cooktop, or griddle on medium heat until golden brown then set aside.
  • Add 1 Tbsp oil to your pan/cooktop and sautee diced onions until caramelized then transfer to a bowl.
  • Increase to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Spread the super thinly sliced steak in an even layer. Let brown for a couple of minutes undisturbed then flip and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sautee until steak is fully cooked through then stir in the caramelized onions.
  • Divide into 4 even portions and top each with 2 slices of cheese and turn off the heat so the cheese will melt without overcooking the meat.
  • Spread a thin layer of mayo on the toasted side of each roll. Working with one portion at a time, place a toasted bun over each portion and use a spatula to scrape the cheesy beef into your bun as you flip it over. Serve warm.

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Notes

  • *For easier slicing, cover and freeze your steak for 30-40 minutes (freeze a thicker steak 40 min and a thinner steak 30 min).
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