**Unravel the Delights of the Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sandwich: A Culinary Journey through Two Exquisite Recipes**
Originating from the vibrant streets of Philadelphia, the cheese steak sandwich has captivated taste buds for decades. This iconic dish, featuring thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, and an array of flavorful toppings, is a testament to the city's rich culinary heritage. Embark on a delectable adventure as we explore two tantalizing recipes that showcase the essence of this beloved sandwich. Discover the classic version, where succulent steak harmonizes with gooey cheese and grilled onions, creating a symphony of flavors. Alternatively, indulge in a tantalizing twist with the chicken cheese steak, where tender chicken replaces steak, offering a lighter yet equally satisfying experience. Both recipes promise an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. So, prepare your taste buds for a culinary escapade as we unveil the secrets behind these mouthwatering Philadelphia cheese steak sandwiches.
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
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.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Heat the oil in medium saute pan over high heat. Add the peppers and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper.
PHILLY STEAK SANDWICHES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan. Add onions and season with salt and pepper or steak seasoning blend. Cook onions, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until onions are soft and caramel in color.
- Heat a heavy griddle pan over medium high to high heat. Wipe griddle with a drizzle of oil using a paper towel. Sear and cook thin sliced steaks until brown but not crisp, about 2 minutes on each side. Cook steaks in single layers in 2 batches and tenderize by cutting into meat with the side of your spatula while they cook. When the steaks are browned, just before you remove them from heat, sprinkle them with garlic salt and pepper. When all of the steaks are cooked, line each of your split rolls with 2 slices of provolone cheese. Pile 1/4 of your meat and onions on to the griddle and mix together with your spatula. Pile the meat and onions into rolls on top of the cheese. The heat from the meat and onions will melt the cheese. Repeat for remaining servings and serve.
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 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.
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.
PHILADELPHIA CHEESE STEAK SANDWICHES
Ask Philadelphians what their favorite food from back home is, and the cheese steak sandwich is sure to be mentioned. From Betty Crocker's "Healthy New Choices"
Provided by Messiejessie625
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. cook onions in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in beef; heat through.
- Set oven control to broil. Place rolls cut side up on cookie sheet; brush with dressing. Broil with tops 4 to 5 inches from heat for 2 minutes.
- Divide beef mixture among rolls. Top with cheese. Broil about 1 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh, thinly sliced ribeye steak for the best flavor and texture.
- Season the steak generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking.
- Cook the steak in a hot skillet or griddle until it reaches your desired doneness.
- Use a soft, hoagie roll for the sandwich.
- Top the steak with melted cheese, onions, and peppers.
- Add your favorite condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.
- Serve the sandwich hot and enjoy!
Conclusion:
The Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sandwich is a classic American sandwich that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With its simple ingredients and delicious taste, the Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sandwich is a sandwich that everyone should try.
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