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Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Very thin slices of beef with onion, peppers and mushrooms under melted cheese in a long roll.

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Cooking time
51 min
Hands-on time
21 min
Free time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Calories
800
Contains
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Paper-thin slices are the whole difference in this sandwich, which is why the beef goes in the freezer for half an hour before slicing, to firm up. Then it's seared over high heat and chopped with the spatula in the pan, with the cheese melting on top under a lid.

Before you start

  • Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
  • Timing the servingPrepare what you can in advance and leave the final touches until serving time to maintain the texture.

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the filling

For bread and toppings

For the sauce

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Sharp knife — Meat chilled for half an hour slices very thin.
  • Wide frying pan — The vegetables come out, then the meat goes in over high heat in the same pan.

Method

  1. Place the meat in the freezer for half an hour before slicing to make thin slices easier.

    30 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The meat is firm but not frozen.

    Tip: Slicing it very thin makes all the difference — meat that isn't firm can't be sliced thin.

  2. Sauté the onions, peppers and mushrooms in butter until softened, then remove.

    8 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The vegetables have wilted and turned golden at the edges.

  3. Turn up the heat and sear the meat all at once, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks.

    6 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The meat is brown and cut into small pieces.

  4. Return the vegetables, spread the cheese over the mixture, and cover the pan until it melts.

    3 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The cheese is melted and covers the mixture.

  5. Open the bread rolls, stuff them with the cheese mixture, and serve immediately.

    4 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The cheese is still melted.

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