Deluxe Philly Cheese Steak

Well, yes, I do usually make my Philly cheese steak sandwiches with thin-sliced rib eye steak. But I came upon some nicely-priced beef tenderloin, and since I had some odd-shaped pieces left after trimming it to make filet mignon, I decided to cook up this crazy good deluxe Philly cheese steak. It’s like the classic, but with a really fancy twist. Super tender, super juicy and super flavorful.

Deluxe Philly Cheese Steak

I love the addition of garlic salt to this deluxe Philly cheese steak. It adds a nice different flavor beyond just salt and black pepper. Don’t go crazy with the garlic salt, but make sure to add enough to taste it.

Don’t tell anyone, but sometimes I put mayonnaise on my cheese steak. Oh my goodness, the horror! 🙂

For a twist, grill your Philly cheese steak!

Deluxe Philly Cheese Steak
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Deluxe Philly Cheese Steak

It’s like the classic, but with a really fancy twist. Super tender, super flavorful.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesesteak, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 716kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced thin
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded, sliced thin
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded, sliced thin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound beef tenderloin sliced very thin
  • 4 slices Mozzarella cheese sliced, or more
  • 1 loaf French bread split. or 4 separate Italian soft rolls

Instructions

  • Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the onion, bell peppers, garlic salt and pepper and saute until just tender. Remove to a bowl or plate and set aside.
  • Add the steak to the skillet and fry until browned.
  • Add the onion and pepper mixture back in and stir.
  • Cover meat with the cheese.
  • Spoon mixture onto bread and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 716kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1238IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Mini Classic Cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I made mini pumpkin cheesecakes for Thanksgiving. They were a big hit. That got me jonesin’ for a more traditional cheesecake. So, that’s what I made! I love making mini classic cheesecakes on my Char-Broil Big Easy. It can’t get much easier.

Mini Classic Cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Big Easy does cook at a high temperature, so you do have to make sure you don’t overcook the cheesecakes, but it’s still easy. You’ll be rewarded with smooth creamy cheesecake with that light vanilla flavor. Perfect. And all in a single-serve size, so you’re not quite as tempted (maybe) to have more than one.

I am not a baker. Not even close. However, I found these mini classic cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy to be very easy to make. I did learn a few things along the way. You really need to make sure you don’t overcook them. Furthermore, do not let them go over 150 F. And, they may crack a bit no matter how hard you try. That’s ok, the cracks add character.

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Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Mini Classic Cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Mini Classic Cheesecakes on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Big Easy does cook at a high temperature, so you do have to make sure you don’t overcook the cheesecakes, but it’s still easy. You’ll be rewarded with smooth creamy cheesecake with that light vanilla flavor.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, cheesecake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 18 pies
Calories 394kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla into a mixer and beat until blended.
  • With the mixer still running on low speed, add the eggs one-at-a-time until blended.
  • Divide mixture between the crusts. Depending on how full you fill them you might not need all 18 crusts.
  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Working in batches, add pies to the basket and bunk bed basket and lower into the Big Easy.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145-150 F. Use an instant-read thermometer to test the temperature. Do not overcook. The cheesecakes will continue cooking just a bit after being removed from the Big Easy.
  • Remove and let cool.

Notes

You’ll need the Char-Broil Big Easy Bunk Bed basket to double the number of cheesecakes that you can cook at once.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.