Philly Cheesesteak
You can’t find a good cheesesteak outside of the Philly area which leaves us having to make our own. This homemade Philly cheesesteak recipe requires a good roll, thinly shaved steak, and a healthy dose of American cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ribeye, top round, or flank steak sliced thin
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 8 slices white American cheese
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 8-inch hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the shaved steak and cook until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until lightly steaming. Add the American cheese and stir constantly until melted, then season with salt to taste.
- Distribute the cooked steak among the hoagie rolls, then smother in cheese sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
Choosing the right steak: If you can afford it, ribeye is the proper cut for an authentic cheesesteak. However we find any thin cut of steak, like top round or flank steak, works quite well.
Shaving the steak: The easiest way to shave steak is to freeze it first. Whether you freeze it long term and then let it defrost for 30 minutes, or just throw the steak in the freezer for about an hour before shaving, having a mostly frozen, stiff cut will make it far easiest to shave. A sharp chef’s knife (bonus points if it’s a Chinese chef’s knife) makes shaving far easier as well since you’ll be cutting mostly frozen meat.
Hoagie rolls: Real Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are made on Amoroso’s rolls, so use them if you can find them where you live! Otherwise, a traditional soft hoagie roll works perfectly well - but make sure it's a hoagie roll, not a sub roll.
Serving suggestions: Add ketchup to your sandwich if you'd like, or add classic toppings like fried onions or peppers and mushrooms. Serve with a side of fries or onion rings to complete the meal! (Check out our blog post above for more serving ideas).
Storing and reheating: If you have extra steak and cheese, stir it together and then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat either in the microwave (2 to 3 mins per serving, stir halfway through) or in a frying pan (medium-low heat, 5 to 8 mins, stir occasionally) before piling on a hoagie roll.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cheesesteak | Calories: 1111kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 267mg | Sodium: 1844mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1411IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 926mg | Iron: 15mg
