The Ultimate Guide to the Philly Cheesesteak: Anatomy of an American Icon | Part 1

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.

Start with your thinly sliced ribeye, about 4 oz per sandwich, ready along with your chosen cheese.

If using a block of American or provolone, slice it thinly.

Heat your cast iron skillet or griddle to a very high temperature until smoking.

Add a minimal amount of high heat cooking oil, such as vegetable or canola oil.

Season the meat generously with only salt and black pepper as it waits.

Quickly slice the steak into small, manageable pieces using two spatulas or a single wide spatula once on the hot griddle.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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