Cheesesteak sandwiches with flavorful alternatives 🍽️🥖
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound sliced beef (such as flank steak or sirloin)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese (or mozzarella for a milder flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: hot sauce or garlic mayo for extra flavor
Instructions:
1. Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to warm up for a minute before adding your sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften and the onions become translucent. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
2. Next, add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to release their moisture and become tender. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Once the vegetables are cooked, transfer them to a bowl and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil if necessary, and then add the sliced beef. Cook the beef over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until it is browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Use a spatula to break up the beef into smaller pieces while cooking.
4. Once the beef is cooked, return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet and stir everything together. Allow the mixture to cook for an additional minute, heating everything through and mixing the flavors.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is heating, slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, but be careful not to cut all the way through—leave a hinge on one side.
6. Lay the open rolls on a baking sheet and fill each one with an equal portion of the beef and vegetable mixture. Top each portion generously with provolone cheese.
7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t overcook.
8. Once the cheesesteak sandwiches are ready, remove them from the oven. If you like an extra kick, drizzle hot sauce or spread some garlic mayo inside the rolls before closing them.
9. Serve your delicious cheesesteak sandwiches warm and enjoy a satisfying meal that captures the essence of traditional flavors while embracing tasty alternatives!