Deluxe Philly Cheesesteak

Well, yes, I do usually make my Philly cheesesteak 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 cheesesteak. It’s like the classic, but with a really fancy twist. Super tender, super juicy and super flavorful.

Deluxe Philly Cheesesteak

It’s Different. And Delicious.

I love the addition of garlic salt to this deluxe Philly cheesesteak. 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 cheesesteak!

Deluxe Philly Cheese Steak
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Deluxe Philly Cheesesteak

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

Equipment

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 sauté 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.

Notes

Serve with plenty of napkins!

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.

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

I cannot get enough of Sloppy Joes. I love Bayou Sloppy Joes. Seriously messy Sloppy Joes. Sloppy Joes made with chorizo. Sloppy Joes made in a slow cooker. Any way you cook ’em, I’ll eat ’em. Like these Philly cheesesteak Sloppy Joes. Made in just minutes, and packed with the flavors of a traditional Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Of course, topped with a creamy cheese sauce. Now, if you don’t think provolone cheese is ‘proper’ on a cheesesteak, you can surely substitute Cheese Wiz and have your Sloppy Joe ‘with’.

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes. Elevated.

I was raised on A-1 steak sauce, but some folks were raised on Heinz 57. Either sauce (or any other steak sauce for that matter) is great on these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes sandwiches.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

Also try my copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes and my crazy-good slow cooker cheesesteaks.

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
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Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Made in just minutes, and packed with the flavors of a traditional Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Of course, topped with a creamy cheese sauce. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesesteak, sloppy Joes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 615kcal

Ingredients

For the sandwich

For the cheese sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup provolone cheese shredded, or if sliced, torn into pieces

Instructions

For the sandwich

  • Melt the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the beef and brown, breaking into small pieces. Drain if necessary.
  • Add the steak sauce and broth. Stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer until the sauce is reduced.
  • Toast buns as desired.
  • Serve buns topped with meat mixture and a few spoonfuls of the cheese sauce.

For the cheese sauce

  • Melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the flour and cook about 1 minute, whisking.
  • Slowly add the milk while whisking.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking continuously, until thickened.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the cheese.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted and thick.

Notes

Also great made using Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 534IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 440mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.