Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich



I have been wanting to make these sandwiches all summer and finally did it! They are amazing, I have never been to Philly, but I bet these taste just like a sandwich you would get there. The key is the Cheese Whiz!

2 Italian sandwich rolls or Kaiser buns, split in half
1 white or sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced (I used a red pepper)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound rib-eye steak, or any other marbled steak very very thinly shaved or sliced
1/3 pound thinly sliced white American Cheese, Provolone Cheese OR
melted Cheese Whiz
Ketchup, optional topping

Italian pickled peppers, accompaniment

Heat a cast-iron skillet, griddle or non stick pan 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. Remove and set aside.

Increase the heat and add the meat to the hot pan and cooking for a minute or two on each side, until almost no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Mix in the Sauteed vegetables.

Place the meat/vegetable mixture on the bun (you can toast it we choose not to) top with cheese slices and/or warm Cheese Whiz and serve immediately with condiments of choice.

7 comments:

Cheryl said...

I am going to have to say that, personally, I would never put cheese whiz or American cheese on a Philly cheese steak. Provolone is a good choice. :-)

Pam said...

I am sure it tasted great... I love rib-eye steak and caramelized onions.

Cheryl said...

I did look and I guess cheese whiz and American are put on them. I just don't like either of them as much. But, whatever you like...lol. And yeah, I was born in Philly and live about an hour and a half away. So come on out...lol ;-)

test it comm said...

That looks so good. I am going to have to try cheese whiz on my next Philly Steak Sandwich.

Raquel said...

I think Cheese Whiz is the key here! Great looking sandwich. We sometimes put sauteed mushrooms on too . . . Much love, Raquel XO

Jan said...

I love Philly cheese steak sandwiches, but have never tried to make them. I will now, thanks Cheryl.

Crazy Judyth said...

Love Martha Ann. I miss my Sweet Chasity Anne.
I like this recipe, but found it on Emeril's as well. I'll pass on the tomato or the katsup. Just can't see it.
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