Best 7 Italian Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipes

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If you're looking for a mouthwatering and savory sandwich experience, then look no further than the Italian cheesesteak sandwich. This iconic sandwich, originating from the streets of Philadelphia, has become a beloved dish enjoyed by people all over the world. Its unique combination of thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, and flavorful toppings makes it a true delight for the senses. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for cooking this irresistible sandwich, ensuring that you can recreate the authentic taste of this classic delicacy in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES



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My sister came up with these quick sandwiches that use minced garlic and other seasonings to bring pizzazz to deli roast beef. Add some carrot sticks or a tomato salad for a fantastic lunch in no time. -Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound sliced deli roast beef
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons red wine or additional beef broth
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 sandwich rolls, split
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Add roast beef, broth, wine and seasonings; heat through. Place beef slices on rolls; drizzle with broth mixture. Top with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 1261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds minute steak
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups giardiniera (pickled vegetables), plus 3 tablespoons brine from the jar
4 ciabatta rolls, split open
4 ounces sharp provolone, thinly sliced
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Lightly pound the steak between 2 sheets of plastic wrap until about 1/8 inch thick. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in batches and cook until browned, about 30 seconds per side; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the steak to the bowl with the onion and garlic. Add the parsley and giardiniera brine and toss to coat. Drizzle the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil. Pile the steak and onion mixture on the roll bottoms and top with the giardiniera and provolone. Cover with the roll tops. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
  • Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

Nutrition Facts : Calories 891, Fat 66 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Cholesterol 137 milligrams, Sodium 699 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICH



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My husband created these sandwiches years ago, when we had just begun dating. He fixed them for my family, and we were hooked.-Julie Tullos, Clinton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound frozen beef sandwich steaks, thawed
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
3/4 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped dill pickles
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion
5 hard rolls, split
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the steaks in 2 teaspoons oil in batches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in another skillet, saute the sweet onion and green pepper in remaining oil until tender; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , In a small bowl, combine the pickles, salad dressing, tomato and red onion; set aside., Place the roll tops, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Place a steak on each roll bottom; top with onion mixture and pickle mixture. Replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 calories, Fat 49g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES



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Embellish steak sandwiches Italian style, with pesto, sliced tomatoes and mozzarella.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 beef cube steaks (6 oz each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup basil pesto
4 kaiser rolls, split (toasted in oven if desired)
4 slices (about 3/4 oz each) mozzarella cheese
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender; push to side of skillet.
  • Add beef steaks to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, for medium doneness (160°F).
  • Spread pesto on cut sides of buns. Layer steaks, cheese, onion and tomato in buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

ITALIAN STYLE CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Italian Style Cheesesteak Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 sandwiches, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 hoagie rolls
1/2 cup garlic butter
12 slices provolone cheese
1 cup onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
zesty Italian dressing
1 lb thin sliced sandwich steak

Steps:

  • Marinate steaks in italian dressing for 6-24 hours.
  • Stir fry steak until all the pink is gone, but not too long or it will be tough.
  • Put onions and peppers into a seperate skillet with brown sugar and vinegar until soft and caramizled.
  • spread garlic butter onto rolls and lay cheese over butter bake about ten minutes until cheese is bublbly and then stack them up!

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES



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Giardiniera is an Italian relish of pickled vegetables; in the US, it is very popular in Chicago. Ree's recipe here is a quick version which she serves on sandwiches.

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon pepperoncini liquid
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds sirloin steak, trimmed of excess fat and frozen for 10 to 15 minutes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 hero rolls, split
12 slices provolone

Steps:

  • For the giardiniera: Combine the carrots, pepperoncini, jalapeños, roasted red peppers, olive oil, pepperoncini liquid, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
  • For the beef: Remove the sirloin from the freezer and, using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut into very thin strips against the grain. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add the beef and sauté until starting to brown, but still pink, about 2 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and garlic, then cook for 30 seconds. Add the broth and vinegar, then bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
  • Place 3 slices of provolone on each roll. Top with the hot beef. Sprinkle with some of the giardiniera. Serve with extra broth on the side for dipping.

ITALIAN STEAK SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Italian Steak Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2-3/4 lb shaved beef
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup hot italian pepper, chopped
1/4 lb provolone cheese, sliced and divided into two portions
olive oil
2 grinder rolls
mayonnaise
lettuce
tomatoes

Steps:

  • With a small amount of olive oil heated on medium high, saute mushrooms and onions until soft. Stir in peppers. Place in a bowl and keep warm.
  • Divide shaved beef into two portions and shape generally into same shape as grinder roll.
  • Meanwhile toast grinder rolls.
  • In same skillet as mushrooms were cooked heat a little more olive oil. Place two meat portions in hot skillet and brown. Flip over and immediately place cheese on each meat portion. Heat until cheese is melted.
  • Using spatula remove meat from skillet and place cheese side down in grinder rolls. Top with mushroom, onion, and pepper mixture.
  • Can top sandwich with lettuce, tomato, mayo, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1179, Fat 98.5, SaturatedFat 43.6, Cholesterol 151.7, Sodium 846.6, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 33.7

Tips:

  • For a classic Italian cheesesteak, use thinly sliced rib-eye steak.
  • Use a hoagie roll that is slightly toasted and buttered.
  • Spread a layer of Cheez Whiz or provolone cheese on the bottom of the roll.
  • Add a layer of thinly sliced steak, peppers, and onions.
  • Top with a layer of melted cheese.
  • Add any additional toppings you desire, such as mushrooms, jalapenos, or hot sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

The Italian cheesesteak is a delicious and iconic sandwich that is easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the Italian cheesesteak a try. You won't be disappointed.

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