Best 13 Steak Joint Chicago Cheese Steak Recipes

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**Journey into the World of Chicago's Finest Cheese Steaks: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

In the heart of the Windy City, Chicago cheese steak reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its symphony of flavors. These delectable sandwiches are a harmonious blend of tender, juicy steak, melted cheese, and a myriad of toppings, all nestled within a toasted bun. This article presents a curated selection of cheese steak recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. Immerse yourself in the art of making the perfect cheese steak, from selecting the choicest cuts of steak to mastering the art of grilling and layering flavors. Discover the secrets behind the classic Chicago cheese steak, as well as variations that push the boundaries of taste. Embark on a culinary journey and savor the essence of Chicago's iconic dish.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

JEFF'S ORIGINAL CHICAGO-STYLE CHEESESTEAKS WITH TAYLOR STREET SAUCE



Jeff's Original Chicago-Style Cheesesteaks with Taylor Street Sauce image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon your favorite hot sauce
4 ounces fontina cheese, freshly grated
4 ounces sharp provolone, freshly grated
2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 fresh sub rolls, hinged or sliced three-quarters of the way through
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing the rolls
One 1-pound package shaved beef, preferably rib eye if you can find it
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 jarred roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
1 cup crispy fried onions

Steps:

  • For the Taylor Street cheese sauce: Set a medium saucepan on low heat. Add the evaporated milk, Dijon and hot sauce and whisk together until uniform and smooth. Toss the grated cheeses, Gorgonzola and cornstarch together in a bowl until totally coated. Whisk the cheese into the saucepan and heat, stirring constantly, until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is silky and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • For the cheesesteaks: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brush the sub rolls all over the outside and inside with the oil and set them on a sheet pan. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the oil and the meat in a nice even layer. Season with the garlic salt. Now, don't move the meat. Let it get a nice crispy crust, 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs, flip the mound of meat to give the top of the pile some heat exposure. Top with a few ladles of the cheese sauce. Mix it around a bit until the succulent cheese and the crispy meaty bits all marry into one homogenous nebulous mass, then take off the heat immediately to preserve all that juiciness! Divide the meat among the rolls, stuffing each roll to the brim. Top with additional cheese sauce, some sliced roasted red peppers and crispy fried onions. Serve with some BBQ chips, a cheesesteak bib and about 6 cold light beers.

STEAK-JOINT CHICAGO CHEESESTEAKS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 8-ounce bone-in rib-eye steaks, at room temperature
Granulated garlic, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
4 fresh crusty sub rolls, hinged
1 cup jarred or homemade hot giardiniera, finely chopped in a food processor (see below)

Steps:

  • Heat a little canola oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Sprinkle both sides of the rib eyes with granulated garlic, salt and pepper. Lower the heat to medium-high and place the rib eyes in the skillet without overcrowding. Sear the rib eyes until well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip the rib eyes and cook until medium/medium-rare, about 4 minutes. Set aside, loosely cover with foil and let rest. Mix the ricotta, Cheddar and provolone in a bowl and reserve.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sweat the onions until soft and slightly golden in color, about 10 minutes. Set aside. Thinly slice the rib eyes and set aside.
  • Divide the onions in 4 piles. Top each pile with a quarter of the cheese mixture, a quarter of the rib eye and an open roll. Let the cheese melt and toast until everything is gooey. Scoop up with a spatula, flip right-side-up and top each with the giardinera. Serve.

I DON'T HAVE STEAK CHEESESTEAK



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced (I'm using yellow)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground meat (I'm using beef)
12 ounces melty cheese, thinly sliced or shredded (I'm using provolone)
4 hoagie rolls or any kind of bread or bun you have, split

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let melt. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onions to a plate and reserve.
  • Increase the heat to medium high. Add the beef to the skillet with the onion drippings and season liberally with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Break up the beef with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Add the onions on top of the browned beef, then top with the cheese. Fill the rolls with the meat mixture. Get lots of napkins and eat!!

CHEESESTEAK PANINI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons salted butter
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
1 small yellow bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef
Couple dashes of Worcestershire
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
4 slices thick-sliced bread (Texas toast)
4 slices provolone cheese
1/4 cup Homemade Cheese Sauce, recipe follows
One 1-pound block processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cut into cubes
One 5-ounce can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Pinch kosher salt
1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers and onion, season with the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Throw the roast beef into the same skillet, breaking it up a little as you go. Add a few dashes of Worcestershire and warm for about a minute or so. Remove from the heat.
  • To build: Heat a panini maker (or set a grill pan or skillet over medium-low heat).
  • Spread half of the mustard onto a slice of bread and top with 2 slices of provolone. Add half of the beef and veggie mix. Top with half of the Homemade Cheese Sauce and another slice of bread. Spread the top side of the bread with 1 tablespoon of butter. Repeat and build the second sandwich.
  • Invert the sandwiches butter-side down on the hot panini maker (or grill pan or skillet). Spread another tablespoon of butter on each of the tops.
  • Close the panini maker and grill until the bread is crusty and golden and the cheese is melted, 4 to 5 minutes. (If using a grill pan or skillet, carefully flip the sandwiches halfway through.) Slice in half and enjoy!
  • Place a double boiler over medium heat. Add the cubed cheese and milk and heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is combined, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard, vinegar and salt. Grate the garlic into the mixture using a rasp grater; stir to combine. Cook until the flavors meld, an additional 3 to 5 minutes.

CHICAGO CHEESE STEAK



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

Two 8-ounce boneless rib eyes
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 yellow onions, peeled, halved and sliced
2 cups shredded fontinella cheese
4 good-quality fresh sub rolls, hinged
1 cup hot giardiniera, run through a food processor for 8 one-second pulses

Steps:

  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Sprinkle both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the hot skillet without overcrowding. Reduce the heat to medium and sear the steaks until well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip the steaks and cook until medium/medium-rare, about 6 more minutes. Set aside, loosely cover with foil and let rest before slicing.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and toss in the oil. Sweat the onions until soft and slightly golden in color, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the sandwich build: Thinly slice the steaks and trim off excess fat. Return the meat to the skillet over medium heat, in batches if necessary, creating a pile for each sandwich. Add the onions on top of the meat and then the shredded cheese on top of the onions. Add a roll on top of each pile to meld with the cheese and heat up the bun. Once the cheese is melted, using a spatula, remove the upside down sandwich and turn right side up. Add the giardiniera relish. DO NOT CUT and eat until gone.

CHEESESTEAK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces blue cheese, softened
1/8 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and pounded to 1/2-inch thick
Freshly ground salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Clarified butter
1/4 pound Gruyere, thinly sliced
8 anchovy fillets, soaked in a little milk to reduce salt
1 jar red pimento, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Cream together blue cheese, butter, and cayenne. Set aside.
  • Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat clarified butter in frying pan over medium high heat. When hot, sear tenderloin on both sides. Remove from pan to paper towels. Blot dry with more paper towels.
  • Place cheese mixture on one half of tenderloin and cover this with other half. Tie halves together with string. Return to frying pan and cook until desired doneness (1 1/2 minutes on each side for rare, 3 minutes for medium, 4 minutes for well done). Remove from pan and discard string.
  • Preheat broiler, setting rack at least 4 inches from heat source. Coat tenderloin with Gruyere, anchovy and pimentos, reserving some for garnish. Broil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat onto a wooden platter. Sprinkle with parsley and extra pimento to serve.

CIABATTA CHEESE STEAKS WITH THE WORKS



Ciabatta Cheese Steaks with the Works image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 flat iron steaks, 6 to 8 ounces each
Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating, plus 2 tablespoons
Grill seasoning
3 cubanelle peppers, (Italian mild frying peppers) seeded and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup hot pepper rings (sometimes labeled banana pepper rings), drained, NOT pepperoncini, sliced yellow or red hot peppers in a jar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutmeg, freshly grated
2 cups grated provolone cheese
2 loaves ciabatta, about 12 inches long

Steps:

  • Leave the steaks on the counter, to take chill off, while the grill or grill pan heats up to medium-high. Coat the steaks with extra-virgin olive oil and grill seasoning.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons, 2 turns of the pan, extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubanelle peppers, the garlic and onions and cook until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add a splash of hot pepper juice and the hot pepper rings and remove from the heat.
  • Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
  • While the peppers cook, put the steaks on the hot grill and cook 10 minutes for rare, 2 minutes longer for each level of desired doneness, turning once about midway during the cook time. Meanwhile heat up a sauce pot over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, whisk in the flour and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste. Thicken the sauce for a couple of minutes, then reduce the heat to low.
  • When the steaks are cooked to desired doneness, remove them to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice on an angle against the grain of the meat. While the meat rests, warm the bread in the oven. Stir the cheese into sauce.
  • To serve, split the bread lengthwise and spread the steak slices evenly across the bottoms of the bread. Top the steak with the sauce and the peppers and onions. Cover with the bread tops and cut the ciabatta into 4 equal portions

CACAO NIBS RUB ON TRI TIP OR SKIRT STEAK



Cacao Nibs Rub on Tri Tip or Skirt Steak image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons Scharffen Berger Cacao Nibs
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 (2 1/2-pound) tri tip roast

Steps:

  • To make the rub: Combine all ingredients except the roast, in the bowl of a food processor, spice grinder, or mortar and pestle. Grind until the nibs break into particles the size of large grains of sand. Use immediately or store in a tightly covered jar for up to 1 month.
  • Rinse and pat the roast dry with paper towels. Generously cover the meat with the rub and wrap in foil or plastic wrap. The roast can marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove the roast from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature. In the meantime, fire up the grill. Prepare the grill for indirect cooking, with the coals to either side. Place the meat on the grill, fat side up, not directly over the coals. The internal grill temperature should be between 275 and 300 degrees F. Grill the meat for 40 minutes. Check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. For medium rare meat, remove from the grill when the thermometer registers 125 degrees F. Let the roast sit, loosely covered with foil, for several minutes before slicing.

DRUNK'N STEAK



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This will surely be the best piece of meat to ever melt in your mouth. The rum and coke not only give the meat a wonderful flavor and aroma, they tenderize as well.

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 8

chuck, or any cut of beef or meat
rum
cola
vegetables, your choice
salt
pepper, freshly ground
butter
ice cubes

Steps:

  • Choose your favorite cut of meat. In my family we use chuck because it is very inexpensive and badly NEEDS tenderizing.
  • Take a small-tipped paring knife and puncture the meat on both sides several times. Doing this helps get flavor into the meat, not just on the surface.
  • Place the meat in a glass pan. (I've never seen it, but I have heard that acidic liquids can do damage to your metal cookware.)
  • In another bowl, mix one part rum (We use Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum, though the Coconut one is really good too.) to two parts cola (don't use Pepsi because it is too sweet).
  • Pour the mixture over your meat (make sure that the meat is covered by the liquid). Cover and let sit for at least two hours in the refrigerator. Make sure to turn the meat at least once.
  • We usually have some grilled vegetables with this as well. Choose your favorite summer vegetables and place on a sheet of buttered aluminum foil, leave half of the foil sheet empty so it can be used to created a packet. On top of the vegetables place one tablespoon of margarine or butter, and one cube of ice. Sprinkle garlic salt, onion powder, and rotiserrie chicken seasoning over the vegetables. Fold uncovered part of foil over the vegetables to form a packet and seal.
  • Get your grill nice and hot and place vegetable packets on. Pull the meat from the refrigerator. Take meat out of the marinade and place on a plate. Rub a small amount of freshly ground pepper and salt into the meat.
  • Put meat on the grill...mix yourself a rum and coke and use a little of it to keep the flames off of the meat.
  • Cooking time depends on your grill. The steaks can also be done in the kitchen but are so much more fun out in the yard.
  • Enjoy one of my families favorites and have a great summer.
  • Happy eating.

PAT'S KING OF STEAKS PHILADELPHIA CHEESE STEAK



Pat's King of Steaks Philadelphia Cheese Steak image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons Soya bean oil
1 large onion, sliced
24 ounces sliced rib eye or eye roll steak
Cheese (store processed recommended); American or Provolone
4 crusty Italian Rolls
Sweet green and red peppers, sauteed in oil (optional)
Mushrooms sauteed in oil (optional)
Ketchup

Steps:

  • Heat an iron skillet or a non-stick pan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of oil to the pan and saute the onions to desired doneness. Remove the onions and add the remaining oil and saute the slices of meat quickly on both sides. Melt the cheez whiz in a double boiler or in the microwave. Place 8 ounces of the meat into the rolls, add onions, and pour the store-processed cheese over top. Garnish with sweet peppers, mushrooms, ketchup.
  • Put on the theme song to the first Rocky movie and enjoy.

TURKEY CHEESESTEAK WITH WISCONSIN CHEDDAR



Turkey Cheesesteak with Wisconsin Cheddar image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound hickory-smoked turkey, thinly sliced and chopped
1/4 pound Wisconsin yellow Cheddar, thinly sliced
4 hot dog buns
2 carrots, small diced
1 red bell pepper, small diced

Steps:

  • Add enough of the oil to coat the bottom of a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey in batches and lightly brown, adding more oil as necessary.
  • Divide the turkey into 4 even portions in the skillet. Place 2 slices of the Cheddar over each turkey portion. Open the buns and place over the cheese. Let sit until the buns warm up. Place a flat spatula underneath the turkey and flip the sandwich over. Top with the carrots and peppers. Serve to kiddies and make sure they take at least one monster bite of the sandwich with the veggies.

CHAIN OF BULL CHEESE STEAKS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 43m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 trimmed chain section from a beef tenderloin, approximately 6 to 8 ounces*
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, julienned
2 hoagie rolls
2 ounces grated Mimolette cheese

Steps:

  • Cook's Note: *Add any leftovers scraps from other parts of the tenderloin that you like
  • Remove the beef from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.
  • Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
  • Lightly pound the chain with a smooth meat mallet until it is even thickness throughout. Toss the meat with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Once the grill pan is hot, place the chain on the pan and cook on both sides until cooked through, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. If necessary, cut the chain in half or thirds to fit on the pan. Remove the chain from the grill and wrap in aluminum foil. Allow to rest while the onions are cooking.
  • Add remaining teaspoon of oil to grill pan and saute the onions on the grill until they are tender and beginning to brown, approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Slice the beef into small strips and divide evenly among the hoagie rolls. Pour any juice from the meat onto the hoagie as well. Top the meat with the cheese, followed by the onions. Wrap the sandwiches in aluminum foil for 10 minutes and serve.

CHEESESTEAK CREPE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 crepes

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded
10 slices American cheese
1 tablespoon whole milk
Salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
Salt and ground pepper
One 5-pound rib eye roast, ribs removed, thinly sliced
Granulated garlic, for sprinkling
Store-bought chimichurri, optional

Steps:

  • For the crepe batter: Add the eggs, flour, oil, salt and 1 cup water to a blender and blend until it has a thin batter consistency.
  • Combine the Monterey Jack and mozzarella together in a bowl to make a cheese blend.
  • For the cheese sauce: Stack the American cheese, then add to a vacuum sealer bag. Add the milk and a pinch of salt in the same bag. Seal the bag.
  • For the crepes: Add 1 tablespoon of the canola oil to a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Pour some batter into the pan, making sure it covers the whole pan. Let the batter settle, then add some cheese blend and let melt. Flip the crepe over and let it cook on the cheese side until melted, then remove the crepe from the pan. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 9 more crepes.
  • Heat the pan with the remaining tablespoon canola oil. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and a pinch of ground pepper until sauteed. Remove the onions, then add the rib eye to the pan. Add some granulated garlic, salt and pepper and cook until the meat is cooked all the way through.
  • For the cheese sauce: Boil 2 quarts of water. Add the sealed cheese bag to the boiling water and let cook until melted, about 1 minute. Remove from the water.
  • Fold a cooked crepe in half, then add 8 ounces rib eye and one scoop of onion in center of the crepe. Add the cheese sauce drizzle. If desired, add your favorite sauce or chimichurri. Roll the crepe over the center. Enjoy. Repeat to make 9 more crepes.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality steak. Look for a steak that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat.
  • Make sure to slice the steak against the grain. This will help to make the steak more tender.
  • Don't overcook the steak. The best way to cook a steak is to cook it over high heat for a short period of time.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese should be melty and flavorful.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. There are many different ways to make a cheese steak sandwich, so feel free to find what you like best.

Conclusion:

The Steak Joint Chicago Cheese Steak is a delicious and iconic sandwich. It's the perfect meal for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With its tender steak, melted cheese, and flavorful toppings, this sandwich is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a great sandwich, be sure to give the Steak Joint Chicago Cheese Steak a try.

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