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Philly Cheese Steak

Philly Cheese Steak
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1h
Yields
4 servings

It’s hard to think of Philadelphia without thinking of the cheesesteak, a sandwich containing chopped steak, melted cheese and sometimes peppers and onions. The big cheese steak debate, ongoing between rival restaurants Pat’s and Geno’s, is whether the steak should be topped with Provolone or American cheese, or canned cheese whiz. Bobby Flay’s loaded cheese steak recipe is topped with a melted Provolone sauce, onions, peppers and mushrooms.

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ingredients

Sandwich

2
- 2 ½ lb(s) strip loin, trimmed
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Soft hoagie rolls, split ¾ open
Provolone Sauce, recipe follows
Sauteed Mushrooms, recipe follows
Caramelized Onions, recipe follows
Sauteed Peppers, recipe follows

Provolone Sauce

1
Tbsp unsalted butter
1
Tbsp all-purpose flour
2
cups whole milk, heated
1
cup grated aged provolone cheese
¼
cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1
tsp kosher salt
¼
tsp freshly ground black pepper

Sauteed Mushrooms

2
Tbsp olive oil
1
Tbsp unsalted butter
1 ½
lb(s) mushrooms (cremini and shiitake), coarsely chopped
3
Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Caramelized Onions

2
Tbsp unsalted butter
1
Tbsp canola oil
3
large Spanish onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1
tsp kosher salt
¼
tsp freshly ground black pepper

Sauteed Peppers

2
Tbsp olive oil
2
poblano peppers, thinly sliced
2
Cubano peppers, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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directions

Step 1

Place steak in freezer for 30 to 45 minutes; this makes it easier to slice the meat. Remove the meat from the freezer and slice very thinly.

Step 2

Heat griddle or grill pan over high heat. Brush steak slices with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 45 to 60 seconds per side.

Step 3

Place several slices of the meat on the bottom half of the roll, spoon some of the cheese sauce over the meat, and top with the mushrooms, onions, and peppers.

Step 4

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the provolone and Parmesan until combined; season with the salt and pepper.

Step 5

Heat oil and butter in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are golden brown. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Heat butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook slowly until golden brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 7

Heat the oil in medium saute pan over high heat. Add the peppers and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper.

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