In addition to being called a cheesesteak sandwich, this type of sandwich is also sometimes referred to as a Philly cheesesteak, a cheese steak, or even a steak and cheese sandwich. It is made up of thinly sliced beefsteak and melted cheese stuffed into a long hoagie roll. It is a popular regional fast food with its roots in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the U.S.
Bobby Flay Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
Although the beginning of this video shows Bobby Flay going to a cheesesteak place in New York, the video does at the 2-minute point in the video get around to him showing how to make his version of a cheesesteak sandwich. So, if you wish, skip ahead to the 2-minute mark, where the recipe prep begins.
Meat
There are other cuts of beef that can also be used, but thinly sliced rib-eye or top round is the most commonly used meat in this recipe[14]. On a lightly oiled griddle at medium-high temperatures, steak slices are quickly browned and then scrambled into smaller pieces using a flat spatula.
Bread
It is common for cheesesteaks to be served on hoagie rolls in Philadelphia. There are several different brands of rolls, but perhaps the most famous are the Amoroso rolls. They are long and soft rolls with a slight salted flavor.
Cheese
The most common cheeses to be put on a Philly cheesesteak are American cheese, Provolone cheese, and Cheez Whiz cheese products. Whenever I make these cheesesteak sandwiches, I love to actually switch it up most of the time with Swiss cheese, so consider giving Swiss a try sometime!
Among the most popular cheeses are the white American cheese and the provolone cheese, both of which have mild flavors and a medium consistency. In some establishments, the American cheese is melted to achieve the smooth texture, while in others, slices of the cheese are placed over the meat, which allows it to melt slightly under the heat.
Here is the list of ingredients that you will need to make these scrumptious Philly cheesesteak sandwiches!
- 2 to 2 1/2 pound strip loin, trimmed
- Olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Soft hoagie rolls, split 3/4 open
- Provolone Sauce, recipe follows
- Sauteed Mushrooms, recipe follows
- Caramelized Onions, recipe follows
- Sauteed Peppers, recipe follows
Provolone Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, heated
- 1 cup grated aged provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauteed Mushrooms:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms ( cremini and shiitake), coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 large Spanish onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauteed Peppers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 poblano peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 Cubano peppers, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Although Bobby does cover all cooking instructions in the video above, you may want to see or have a written set of recipe instructions.
Therefore, for a complete written set of recipe instructions that will walk you through the prep of the above ingredients, please visit Food Network via this link.
Additionally, there are a number of variations you can consider, some of which have ingredients added to the standard steak and cheese recipe. Following is a list of some cheesesteak variations, including a vegan version.
- The chicken cheesesteak or chicken Philly, which is also known as a chicken cheesesteak, is made with chicken rather than beef
- Mushroom cheesesteaks are cheesesteaks that have been topped with mushrooms as an addition.
- Pepper cheesesteaks are cheesesteaks topped with green bell peppers, hot cherry peppers, long hot peppers, or sweet peppers to enhance the flavor of the cheesesteaks.
- The pizza steak is a cheesesteak that is topped with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese and is then toasted under the broiler.
- A cheesesteak hoagie. Besides the traditional elements found in the steak sandwich, this variation contains lettuce and tomato in addition to the ingredients found in the traditional steak sandwich, and may also include other aspects that are often found in a hoagie.
- In a vegan cheesesteak sandwich, the meat and cheese are replaced with vegan ingredients, such as seitan or mushrooms in place of the steak, and soy-based cheese in place of the cheese.
- A steak milano is a cheesesteak that consists of grilled or fried tomatoes and oregano added to it.
- The Heater is served to fans during baseball games in Philadelphia. This sandwich is so named because it is a spicy version, topped with jalapenos, buffalo sauce, and jalapeno cheddar cheese.