Philly Cheesesteak - How to make **UPDATED**

[DMickey28]

Do you make them? How do you make them?

DH asked me to try my hand at making them. I have done it in the past but never quite got it right!! I'll be using provolone, no cheese whiz for us. I can't remember what kind of meat I have used in the past. I bought rib-eye today and it's in the freezer so that I can cut it as thin as possible. i don't have a butcher so I can't get anyone to slice it for me.

What's the best way to cook it? I have done it in a pan on higher heat but should I cook it on a griddle? DH just wanted steak, cheese, garlic mayo and maybe some onions.

UPDATED -

Figure I should post an update on how they came out and what I did.

I slightly froze two rib eye steaks, then sliced/shaved it as little as possible. I had a couple of thicker pieces but for the most part actually got it pretty thin and shaved like. I seasoned it with a little sea salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. I used a non-stick skillet and melted a little butter then cooked the meat. I let one side cook pretty well and then 'chopped'/pulled apart the pieces and flipped it over. I put it all on the roll, layered 3-4 slices of cheese on top and put it in a 450 oven to melt the cheese. Once it was melted I spread a little mayo on it and was done.

DH had pre-cooked (with grease) onions on his but I don't care for them. He had provolone and I used American cheese on mine. I put 4 slices of cheese which DH said was perfect for him but three slices would have been perfect for me.

They came out just as I was hoping and i was super impressed. Thanks for all the help!!!

 

[Papa Deuce]

pretty much you have it down... just don't chop the meat. Keep it in thin slices. I cook in a frying pan.

 

[DMickey28]

pretty much you have it down... just don't chop the meat. Keep it in thin slices. I cook in a frying pan.

I was hoping you would respond!!!

Do you season the meat like you would normally? What do you cook it in? Butter, olive oil etc? I read one place that said you should layer it so that you flip it as "one piece" and then layer the cheese on top. Or do you do more of a sautee action with it??

Thanks!

 

[Papa Deuce]

I was hoping you would respond!!!

Do you season the meat like you would normally? What do you cook it in? Butter, olive oil etc? I read one place that said you should layer it so that you flip it as "one piece" and then layer the cheese on top. Or do you do more of a sautee action with it??

Thanks!

Tiny bit of canola is better... you don't need the flavor of the olive oil... heck, I usually use PAM. I have it 80% cooked, then flip, then lay cheese on top, cover the pan with a lid.... seasoning? Well, do what you like... just no cheese whiz!

I saute fried onions and mushrooms to place on top as well.

 

[BillSears]

I think you're doing great for making a cheesesteak but I don't think you can actually make a Philly cheesteak without the right rolls. The special fresh hoagie rolls in Philly make a big difference.

 

[okeydokey]

According to my husband you just can't.

It's cooked on a griddle with shaved meat on oil. Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. After it's ccoked line it up according to the size of the bun. Put the sliced cheese on top and let it melt. Then in one swoop, put it in the bun. The type of bun is important too.

 

[DMickey28]

I know that I am not going to be able to get the right rolls. I ended up with a fresh baked french bread loaf that was not too thick, not too soft and not too hard. I am hoping it will work but it will have too since I am not in PA to get the right rolls!!!

 

[BillSears]

I know that I am not going to be able to get the right rolls. I ended up with a fresh baked french bread loaf that was not too thick, not too soft and not too hard. I am hoping it will work but it will have too since I am not in PA to get the right rolls!!!

That sounds good. I guess I'm a purest when it comes to these things, I also think there is something special about New York City bagels that you can't get anywhere else.

 

[Papa Deuce]

According to my husband you just can't.

It's cooked on a griddle with shaved meat on oil. Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. After it's ccoked line it up according to the size of the bun. Put the sliced cheese on top and let it melt. Then in one swoop, put it in the bun. The type of bun is important too.

It's not a "bun"... it's an Amoroso Steak Roll in most places around here.... soft, but with some body... you need it to stand up to the meat and not fall apart. But not has heavy as a kaiser, though that will do in a pinch.

 

[okeydokey]

It's not a "bun"... it's an Amoroso Steak Roll in most places around here.... soft, but with some body... you need it to stand up to the meat and not fall apart. But not has heavy as a kaiser, though that will do in a pinch.

That's it exactly. I'm not from the Philly area but my DH is. He actually worked in a sub place in Philly and would make these. One day (long ago) he served one to Will Smith.

 

[Cantw8]

No No NO...don't listen to Papa Chop that meat up, fry in a little bit of oil and water...add the cheese (American) to the mixture and fried onions You need a nice Amoroso roll, which you can only get here

 

[DMickey28]

No No NO...don't listen to Papa Chop that meat up, fry in a little bit of oil and water...add the cheese (American) to the mixture and fried onions You need a nice Amoroso roll, which you can only get here

So chop instead of slice? hum ... everything I read online says slice thin. I did read that American is an option we just prefer Provolone (I think) maybe I'll do both!! Seperately of course ... now that I think about it maybe I think American!

ETA: At the risk of revealing my sources ... I am not from PA nor have I visited after I was 8 years old so I don't know how a Philly cheesesteak is. I am basing my desire for a steak and cheese on D'Angelo's. I just found something saying that it's American cheese they use so I will use American. Good thing I have to buy at least a pound a week for my DS and my dog!!!

OT - I was just reading through the quote and read the word ;banana; ... I stopped a had to think if you put a banana in it!!!

 

[Papa Deuce]

No No NO...don't listen to Papa Chop that meat up, fry in a little bit of oil and water...add the cheese (American) to the mixture and fried onions You need a nice Amoroso roll, which you can only get here

You need a good whoopin!

Trust me... I "earned" my heart attack with far too many cheesesteaks... they are my all time favorite thing to eat.

 

[lovetoscrap]

I think I can settle this. Papa Deuce, Cantw8 and for good measure DMickey all need to come to my house tonight and prepare their cheesesteak and let me and my family be the judge!!!


Somehow the "SteakUmms" we made the other night are not seeming as good as they could have been. . . .

 

[Cantw8]

I think I can settle this. Papa Deuce, Cantw8 and for good measure DMickey all need to come to my house tonight and prepare their cheesesteak and let me and my family be the judge!!!


Somehow the "SteakUmms" we made the other night are not seeming as good as they could have been. . . .

Now see, if you shave the meat instead of chopping, you might as well just use a box of nasty SteakYucks

 

[DMickey28]

Cantw8 - How do you chop it? I did that once, trying to slice it, and they were as chewy and just not right. They were like the size of penne pasta ... ick.

 

[Cantw8]

Cantw8 - How do you chop it? I did that once, trying to slice it, and they were as chewy and just not right. They were like the size of penne pasta ... ick.

I cook the meat in an electric skillet, while it's cooking..I use two spatulas and kind of pull it apart and cut it with the spatulas. I do use metal ones but I'm careful not to scratch my pan It won't be chewy if you chop it up Good luck

 

[aprilvaca04]

That sounds good. I guess I'm a purest when it comes to these things, I also think there is something special about New York City bagels that you can't get anywhere else.

You are so right...there is nothing like a New York bagel!!!!!! My family knows better then to show up here in Maine from NY with out some. I miss that and good pizza!!!!

 

[phorsenuf]

You need a good whoopin!

Trust me... I "earned" my heart attack with far too many cheesesteaks... they are my all time favorite thing to eat.

I think I can settle this. Papa Deuce, Cantw8 and for good measure DMickey all need to come to my house tonight and prepare their cheesesteak and let me and my family be the judge!!!

Then come up to NH and I'll judge too!

 

[RitaZ.]

Do you make them? How do you make them?

DH asked me to try my hand at making them. I have done it in the past but never quite got it right!! I'll be using provolone, no cheese whiz for us. I can't remember what kind of meat I have used in the past. I bought rib-eye today and it's in the freezer so that I can cut it as thin as possible. i don't have a butcher so I can't get anyone to slice it for me.

What's the best way to cook it? I have done it in a pan on higher heat but should I cook it on a griddle? DH just wanted steak, cheese, garlic mayo and maybe some onions.

You can ask your Publix's meat department to slice it for you.