Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

Philadelphia prides itself on two things: its friendly people and its Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. If you haven’t tried it while visiting the East Coast, then you are missing out one of America’s best meals. It is made as a street snack for passers-by and commuters to indulge on them to and from work, tourists who want a bit of local flavor or served in gourmet restaurants as well.

It is a juicy sandwich that is oozing with melted cheese and prime beef meshed together along with some pickles and chili. There are many variations of this amazing sandwich but we are going to stick with the classic so that you and your family can experience a bit of Philadelphia in the comfort of your own home.

Health Benefits

Each sandwich has 550  calories. Substitute it with brown or whole wheat bread for a healthier option.

Ingredients

italian/french bread: 1

hoagie rolls: 2

deli roast beef: 1/2 lb

large onion (thinly sliced): 1

green bell pepper (thinly sliced): 1

provolone cheese: 1/2 lb

garlic—minced: 2 tsp

extra virgin olive oil: 4 tbsp

Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

1. Heat a saucepan or griddle over medium-high heat.
2. Add the olive oil on it and let it heat for 30 seconds.
3. Add the onions and bell peppers and sauté them.
4. After the onions have caramelized (6-8 minutes), add in the garlic, salt and pepper and cook for another minute or so by gently stirring.
5. Push the onion mixture to one side of the saucepan.
6. Add the roast beef to the hot part of the saucepan and cook for 3 minutes by continuously flipping the meat. Flip it with 2 spatulas and when you see the meat has turned brown from pink, combine the onion and bell peppers with the meat and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Divide the meat into 2 portions and sprinkle all the cheese over them until they are fully covered in melted cheese.
8. Cut the hoagie rolls or French/Italian bread into 2 parts and fill them up with the meat and cheese.
9. Drizzle the sandwiches with some marinara sauce or ketchup.
10. Serve while it’s still hot and enjoy!

Trivia

In the UK sandwiches are made only of sliced bread whereas in USA/Canada a sandwich can be anything that is ‘sandwiched’ together be it burger buns, hoagie rolls, subs etc.