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Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches

Classic Philly-style steak sandwiches with melted American and a touch of Parmesan for extra flavor.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Baking Sheet
  • Colander
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds skirt steak don’t substitute other cuts
  • 4 8-inch soft Italian sub rolls
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 slices white American cheese (about 8 ounces)

Instructions
 

  • Trim any excess fat from the skirt steak. Slice the steak crosswise into 3-inch-wide strips, place on a large plate, and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour.
  • Using a sharp knife, shave the frozen steak as thinly as possible against the grain. Pile the sliced meat on a cutting board and chop coarsely 10 to 20 times to break it up.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and position the rack in the middle. Split the rolls and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet; toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add half the chopped meat in an even layer and cook without stirring until well browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir and cook until no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to a colander to drain.
  • Wipe out the skillet with paper towels. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cook the second half of the meat the same way, then drain and return all the meat to the skillet.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat, drain any excess moisture, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the meat is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, sprinkle the meat with the grated Parmesan, and layer the American cheese slices over the top. Let the cheeses melt, about 2 minutes, then fold the melted cheese into the meat until evenly combined.
  • Divide the cheesy meat mixture evenly among the toasted rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

  • The photo shows optional sautéed onions and peppers.
  • Thinly slice a sweet onion and sauté with a sliced green bell pepper in a little oil if desired.