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.

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
Show: Throwdown with Bobby Flay Episode: Cheesesteak

Photo: Philly Cheese Steak

TOTAL TIME: 2 hr 15 min
Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 45 min
Cook: 1 hr
 
YIELD: 4 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

  • 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:
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 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
CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
  • 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
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Directions

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 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 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 the oil in medium saute pan over high heat. Add the peppers and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper.

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  • on July 07, 2012

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    The cheese sauce didn't come out well so I ended up putting melted cheese....

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