In the heart of Philadelphia, a legendary sandwich reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its savory symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the essence of this iconic delicacy, the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. This mouthwatering masterpiece, with its humble origins in the bustling city streets, has ascended to become a symbol of authentic American cuisine. As we delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, prepare to be tantalized by the interplay of tender steak, melted cheese, and a symphony of toppings, all nestled within a soft and chewy hoagie roll. Let's navigate the culinary landscape of this beloved sandwich, uncovering the ingredients and techniques that elevate it to a culinary masterpiece.
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PHILLY STEAK SANDWICH
These sandwiches are delicious. I purchase steak that has been sliced for making stir-fry, which takes a little less time, but achieves the same results.
Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the beef in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, marjoram and basil. Sprinkle over beef.
- Heat half of the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute beef to desired doneness, and remove from pan. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet, and saute the onion and green pepper.
- Preheat oven on broiler setting.
- Divide the meat between the bottoms of 4 rolls, layer with onion and green pepper, then top with sliced cheese. Place on cookie sheet, and broil until cheese is melted. Cover with tops of rolls, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 717.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH (((AUTHENTIC)))
I was born and raised in Philadelphia and this was my favorite lunch at the luncheonettes (sandwich shops). Places throughout the rest of the Country that claim to make Philly Cheese Steaks just do not get them to taste the same, and one of the reasons is that they do not use extra-virgin olive oil. Anyone who says that Pat's and Gino's in South Philly uses Cheez Wiz, is talking about the way they make it now. The old authentic way uses Provolone Cheese. Also, using deli roast beef is the same as using top round sliced wafer thin or frozen Rib-Eye roast shaved on an electric slicer. I was born in 1942 and this is the way they were made way back then. We are talking about authentic, not the way they are made now. If you make any changes with the ingredients or the directions, it will not be the same. Make it EXACTLY as written here.
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a griddle or a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- When hot, cover bottom with olive oil.
- Add the onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until carmelized, which will take about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, salt and pepper, and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Then, push the mixture off to one side of the griddle.
- Add the meat to the hot part of the griddle.
- Cook, continuously flipping the meat over and slightly chopping the meat into slightly smaller pieces with 2 spatulas, until the meat is not pink, which should take about 2 minutes.
- Mix the meat and the carmelized onions and bell pepper together.
- Divide into 2 portions, and top both portions with the cheese to melt.
- If using Italian or French bread, cut the bread in half, crosswise, and slice lengthwise to open for the 2 sandwiches.
- Hollow out some of the soft white bread part from inside and place face down on top of the meat and cheese.
- When the cheese is melted, and with 1 or 2 spatulas, flip the sandwiches over and add topping, such as marinara sauce or ketchup, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 965.3, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 133.1, Sodium 3143.6, Carbohydrate 86.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 63.5
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH
Steps:
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. When hot add the oil, onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Push off to 1 side of the griddle.
- Add the meat to the hot pan and cook, stirring and breaking up with the back of 2 metal spatulas, until almost no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Mix in the Sauteed vegetables. Top with cheese slices and melt. Spoon the cheesy meat mixture into the warm buns and serve immediately with condiments of choice or Put the meat in the bun and dip the spatula in the cheese whiz and then wipe the spatula down the inside of the bread.
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH AS IT SHOULD BE MADE... AUTHENTIC!
It's so simple & easy for the life of me I don't know why our local restaurants can't get it right, the key is the Ribeye and the Cheez Whiz, if you veer off that course it won't taste right. In answer to Alan's review I beg to differ! I just watched a show that followed the making of these great sandwiches at both Pat's & Geno's and guess what?! The Provolone was added after the fact because of customer requests, not the Authentic cheese!!! Pat invented the sandwich and uses Cheez Whiz -- not slamming Alan but I got it from the source so do try the sandwich, you'll absolutely LOVE it! I use butter because that adds a depth of flavor you don't get with the olive oil. Use what you like!
Provided by Babychops
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Have your butcher slice a thick ribeye into slices as thin as he (or she) can. If you like the original (Pat's) chop the slices into bite sized pieces. If you like Geno's then don't chop.
- Start a double boiler up & place the cheez whiz in it to warm up, if you can't find that size just any squeeze bottle will do as long as it's cheez whiz, that's the important part.
- Place onions in some butter on a griddle or in a large skillet and cook until nicely carmelized.
- Scootch them over & add beef, turn once browned, when done just scootch them over to cook the rest of the meat. You don't want to overlap the meat while it's cooking.
- Place a nice heap of the beef onto a hoagie roll, no need to warm the roll, it's positively awesome as is, add a good heap of the onions & slather with the cheese whiz. That's it! Enjoy the hell out of it, these are SO DARNED GOOD! Trust me, it was the hit of our little super bowl party -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 921.2, Fat 63, SaturatedFat 32.8, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 2540.9, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 11.2, Protein 41.3
MICHAEL'S FAMOUS PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH
The secrets of a great cheese steak are the quality of the ingredients and the thinness of the raw beef. The beef is best cut into paper-thin slices on an electric slicer. If an electric slicer is out of the question (many home kitchen stores sell these small machines inexpensively), try our method below to achieve similar results.
Provided by Michael Lomonaco
Categories Beef Cheese Onion Pepper Sauté
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Tightly roll the eye round steak into a torpedo or log shape. Wrap tightly in plastic. Place log in freezer for 45 minutes to firm the beef into a tight but not frozen texture.
- 2. Remove plastic, and working quickly, use an electric knife to slice the beef into paper-thin strips, almost shaving the beef. If this does not work well, use a sharp knife and cut the beef into the thinnest slices possible, then flatten the slices using a meat tenderizer. Refrigerate slices until ready to cook.
- 3. Peel and halve onion. Slice into paper-thin half moon pieces. Halve the peppers, remove and discard seeds, and then slice into thick wedges.
- 4. Warm 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until caramelized and softened, stirring frequently. Do not allow them to brown. Transfer onions to bowl; add pepper to same skillet, still over low heat. Cook peppers 10 to 15 minutes, until soft and tender, flipping often. Transfer to bowl with onions. Season onion-pepper mixture to taste. Cover bowl to keep warm.
- 5. In a clean skillet, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook the beef in 2 batches, until lightly browned and cooked through, stirring often. Add olive oil if necessary.
- 6. To serve: Pile beef strips, peppers and onions and cheese slices inside a hero roll.
PHILLY CHEESE SANDWICHES
I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a win-win. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7 hours. Stir in peppers; cook, covered, until meat and peppers are tender, 1-3 hours., Stir to break up meat. Serve beef mixture and cheese on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
Tips:
- Use a quality cut of steak, such as ribeye or top sirloin.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
- Use a well-seasoned griddle or pan to cook the steak.
- Cook the steak until it is medium-rare or medium, depending on your preference.
- Use a soft, hoagie roll that is slightly toasted.
- Add a layer of melted cheese, such as provolone or American, to the steak.
- Top the sandwich with sautéed onions and peppers.
- Add a condiment of your choice, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
Conclusion:
The Philly cheese steak sandwich is a classic American sandwich that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple sandwich to make, but it is packed with flavor. The combination of thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, and sautéed onions and peppers is a surefire winner. If you have never had a Philly cheese steak sandwich, I highly recommend trying one. You won't be disappointed.
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