I’ve never met someone who doesn’t like Philly Cheesesteaks–maybe vegetarians and the world’s pickiest eaters. And since that title currently belongs to my son and he loves them, then we’re talking picky. Speaking of Philly, I’ve come under rather harsh criticism for calling these “Philly Cheesesteaks” because although these are like every Philly Cheesesteak I’ve ever had, these are apparently not how they make ’em in Philly. So, for the sake of authenticity and my sanity, these will henceforth be known as “Cheesesteak Sandwiches.” Not from Philly. One of the things I love about this recipe is that it really only requires a handful of some of my favorite ingredients–some butter, an onion, a bell pepper, some sirloin steak (I know ribeyes are kind of the gold standard, but I feel like they’re a little too fatty. Can we still be friends?)
Okay, your job here will be made infinitely easier if you have a food processor. THIS recipe is what food processors were made for. If you’re in the market for a new one (or your very first one), I’ve had a KitchenAid food processor for almost 11 years and it’s still going strong (and I’ve discovered that their customer service is pretty amazing). They don’t have the exact same one that I have now, but I think this machine is about as close as it gets (with some snazzy features that I kind of wish I had…) One reason some people may not like steak sandwiches is that the steak is cut too thickly. If you have a food processor, you can fit it with the slicing blade, partially/mostly freeze your steak, and get paper-thin slices of steak for your sandwiches.
Also, you can slice your onion and green peppers, making this recipe a breeze! As always, you should consult the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it’s okay to use the food processor to slice meat, but, generally speaking, the rule of thumb is that if you can pierce the meat with the tip of a sharp knife, it’s okay to put it in your food processor. All righty then, onto the recipe. Slice bell peppers and onions (preferably in the food processor).
Set aside. Slice frozen meat (again, food processor).
Set aside. Heat 2 Tbsp. butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add steak and stir-fry. Season heavily with salt and lots of freshly-ground pepper. When meat is about half-cooked, add peppers and onions. Stir occasionally, cooking until most of the liquid is evaporated and meat is cooked through. Season with hot sauce to taste. For me, I don’t want them super spicy, but I like a little bit of that extra flavor. Slice buns and butter the top half.
spoon steak mixture inside.
Top with cheese…
and place under broiler for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is slightly toasty. Enjoy!
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