The $3 Philly Cheesesteak | But Cheaper

thinly sliced beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while American cheese is usually cheaper.

Heat oven to 375°F.

Combine 1 cup whole milk at 95°F with 2 teaspoons instant yeast and 2.5 tablespoons granulated sugar.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.

If using a stand mixer, transfer flour mix to the bowl, add the yeast mixture and 2 whole eggs, and knead until combined.

If kneading by hand, add 1/4 cup vegetable oil and mix until smooth, then add 1/4 cup unsalted softened butter and knead until smooth.

Roll dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.

After rising, cut dough into 6 pieces, roll into balls, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Shape each piece into 7-inch logs, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and let proof for 25 minutes.

Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, then slash the tops with a razor.

Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.

Slice 2 pounds of chuck blade steak against the grain into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Heat a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat and coat with oil.

Add 1 diced sweet onion and salt, cooking until softened and slightly browned.

Add the sliced beef in batches, searing for about 2 minutes per side until browned.

Chop the beef and onion together with a spatula to combine evenly.

Gather beef in a mound, layer with 1 slice of provolone and 1 slice of white American cheese, and let melt.

Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the hoagie rolls, load with the beef and cheese mixture, and serve.

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