Award Winning Cheesestack Sandwich Recipes

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH (((AUTHENTIC)))

Steps:

• Heat a griddle or a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
• When hot, cover bottom with olive oil.
• Add the onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until carmelized, which will take about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add the garlic, salt and pepper, and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Then, push the mixture off to one side of the griddle.
• Add the meat to the hot part of the griddle.
• Cook, continuously flipping the meat over and slightly chopping the meat into slightly smaller pieces with 2 spatulas, until the meat is not pink, which should take about 2 minutes.
• Mix the meat and the carmelized onions and bell pepper together.
• Divide into 2 portions, and top both portions with the cheese to melt.
• If using Italian or French bread, cut the bread in half, crosswise, and slice lengthwise to open for the 2 sandwiches.
• Hollow out some of the soft white bread part from inside and place face down on top of the meat and cheese.
• When the cheese is melted, and with 1 or 2 spatulas, flip the sandwiches over and add topping, such as marinara sauce or ketchup, if desired, and serve immediately.

AWARD WINNING CHEESESTACK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat flat griddle to high temperature.
• Apply meat to grill, top with desired vegetables.
• Lightly season, then flip when outer edges of meat turn brown.
• Begin chopping the meat as soon as it is flipped over.
• When cooking is complete, shape meat to bun size.
• Top with 2 pieces of provolone cheese.
• When top of cheese starts to melt, remove from griddle with spatula and place on hoagie roll.
• Top with your choice of condiments, then dig inches.