Steak & Melted Cheese Sandwich (Cheesesteak-Style)

Description

This sandwich features finely chopped, well-seared beef cooked with onions, finished with rich melted cheese and piled into a buttery, toasted hoagie roll. The result is juicy, savory, and deeply satisfying—perfect for lunch, dinner, or game night.

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⏱ Time & Yield

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Cooking time: 15 minutes

• Total time: 30 minutes

• Servings: 2 large sandwiches

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🧾 Ingredients

Beef Filling

• 450 g (1 lb) ribeye steak or sirloin, finely chopped

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Cheese

• 4–6 slices provolone or American cheese
  (or 120 g / 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar blend)

Bread

• 2 hoagie rolls or sub rolls

• 1–2 tbsp melted butter (for toasting)

Optional Add-Ons

• Sautéed mushrooms

• Hot sauce

• Pickled peppers or jalapeños

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🔪 Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Steak

1. Place steak in the freezer for 20 minutes (this makes slicing easier).

2. Slice thinly against the grain, then chop into small pieces.

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🔥 Cooking the Filling

Step 2: Sauté Onions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add oil and butter.

3. Add onions and cook 4–5 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.

4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

5. Push onions to one side of the pan.

Step 3: Cook the Beef

1. Increase heat to high.

2. Add chopped steak in a single layer.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

4. Let sear without stirring for 1–2 minutes.

5. Stir and cook until browned and juicy.

6. Add Worcestershire sauce and mix with onions.

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🧀 Melt the Cheese

Step 4: Cheese Melt

1. Lower heat to medium.

2. Spread beef evenly in the pan.

3. Lay cheese slices directly over the meat.

4. Cover pan with a lid and cook 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.

5. Gently fold cheese into the beef.

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🥖 Toast the Bread

Step 5: Rolls

1. Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise.

2. Brush inside with melted butter.

3. Toast in a pan or oven until lightly golden.

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🥪 Assembly

Step 6: Build the Sandwich

1. Spoon hot steak-and-cheese mixture generously into each roll.

2. Add optional toppings if desired.

3. Serve immediately while hot and melty.

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🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Serve with fries, chips, or coleslaw

• Pair with soda or iced tea

• Best eaten fresh

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🔥 Pro Tips

• Ribeye gives the juiciest result

• High heat = better browning

• Don’t overcook the beef—keep it tender

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🧮 Estimated Nutrition (Per Sandwich)

• Calories: ~720 kcal

• Protein: ~42 g

• Fat: ~38 g

• Carbs: ~48 g