🥪 Cheesesteak
A cheesesteak (often called a Philly cheesesteak) is a hot sandwich made with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a long hoagie roll. It originated in Philadelphia in the 1930s.
🥩 Core Ingredients
- Thinly sliced ribeye steak (traditional choice)
- Hoagie roll (soft but sturdy)
- Cheese – typically:
- Provolone
- American
- Cheez Whiz
- Optional toppings:
- Sautéed onions (very common)
- Bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Hot or sweet peppers
👨‍🍳 Classic Preparation
- Thinly slice ribeye (freeze briefly to make slicing easier).
- Cook steak on a hot griddle, chopping as it cooks.
- Add onions and cook until soft.
- Place cheese on top and let it melt into the meat.
- Scoop into a warm hoagie roll and serve hot.
🏙️ Famous Cheesesteak Spots in Philadelphia
- Pat’s King of Steaks – Claims to have invented the sandwich.
- Geno’s Steaks – Located directly across from Pat’s; famous rivalry.
- Jim’s Steaks – Popular with locals and tourists.
🗣️ How to Order in Philly
Locals order quickly and clearly:
- “Whiz wit” = Cheez Whiz with onions
- “Provolone without” = Provolone, no onions
🍳 Variations
- Chicken cheesesteak
- Pizza cheesesteak (adds marinara)
- Mushroom cheesesteak
- Buffalo chicken version
If you’d like, I can share:
- An authentic Philly-style home recipe
- A low-carb or keto version
- The history behind its invention
- Tips for slicing steak super thin at home
