PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH (Cheese Whiz From Scratch!)

thinly sliced beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

hoagie rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain rolls offer more nutrients, while white bread is often less expensive.

Dice the large white onion into medium pieces.

Preheat a 10-inch cast iron pan over medium-high heat.

Add a little neutral oil to the pan and then the diced onions with a pinch of salt; stir to combine.

Turn the heat down to low and cook the onions for about 15 minutes until tender and starting to color.

Chop the beef shaved steak into smaller pieces resembling strips.

Portion the beef into four 225 gram (8 ounce) portions.

Check on the onions after 15 minutes; they should be tender and starting to color.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Wipe out the cast iron pan and preheat it again on high heat.

Add neutral oil to the pan and then one portion of beef, pressing it down into a patty shape.

Season the beef with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.

Sear the beef for about 90 seconds until crusty, then flip it over and reduce the heat to low.

Toast one hoagie roll in the oven while finishing the beef.

Add a few spoonfuls of onions (about 2 tablespoons) to the beef and gently cook for 30-40 seconds until barely pink remains.

Add two slices of white American cheese on top of the beef and mix until gooey.

Layer two thin slices of provolone cheese in the toasted hoagie roll, then add the beef and cheese mixture on top.

Wrap the sandwich tightly in parchment paper to unify the ingredients.

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