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Philly Cheesesteak
United States
Invented in 1930 by Pat Olivieri in South Philadelphia. Cheese wasn't added until the 1940s.
Philadelphia's greatest contribution — thinly shaved ribeye with caramelised onions and melted cheese in a toasted hoagie roll. Iconic, indulgent, irreplaceable.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
440 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
600gribeye steak, frozen briefly then shaved thin
2 largeonions, thinly sliced
100gCheez Whiz or provolone
4hoagie rolls, toasted
Method
1
Caramelise onions over medium heat 20 minutes. Push to side.
2
Spread shaved steak on high-heat griddle. Season. Chop and flip with spatula.
3
Mix with onions when cooked. Form into roll-shaped portions.
4
Lay cheese over each. When melted, scoop into rolls.
5
Serve immediately.
Chef's Tip
Freezing the ribeye briefly makes it possible to shave paper thin at home.
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