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Philly Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Cheezys Grilled Cheeses Philly Grilled Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbs olive oil; 0.5 cup onion, thinly sliced; 0.25 cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 4 slices provolone cheese slices; 2 slices cheddar or American cheese, sliced or shredded; 2 rolls crusty sandwich bread (Italian loaf or hoagie rolls), halved; 2 tbs butter, softened; 2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into fries; 2 tbs vegetable oil (for frying or tossing and baking); 1 tsp cajun seasoning; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce; 0.25 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp lemon juice; 0.25 tsp cajun seasoning; 0.125 tsp black pepper

Inspired by Cheezys Grilled Cheeses

Time45m

Serves2

Honestly so good. I got the philly and cajun fries with extra sauce.

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Ingredients

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Sandwich

8 oz ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 tbs olive oil

1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced

4 slices provolone cheese slices

2 slices cheddar or American cheese, sliced or shredded

2 rolls crusty sandwich bread (Italian loaf or hoagie rolls), halved

2 tbs butter, softened

Cajun Fries (side)

2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into fries

2 tbs vegetable oil (for frying or tossing and baking)

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1/2 tsp Watkins paprika

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

Extra Sauce (Cajun Mayo)

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce

1/4 tsp Smoked paprika

1/2 tsp ReaLemon lemon juice

1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning

1/8 tsp black pepper

Method

Sandwich

Prepare steak and vegetables

Pat the thinly sliced steak dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss steak with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned steak in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not overcooked. Remove steak to a plate and let rest.

Sauté onions and peppers

In the same skillet add the sliced onion and green bell pepper. If needed add a drop more oil. Sauté over medium heat 4–6 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Season with a pinch of salt. Return steak to the pan and toss with the vegetables just to combine, then remove from heat.

Assemble sandwiches

Butter the outside faces of each roll or bread slice with the softened butter (about 1 tablespoon per roll). On the unbuttered inside of the bottom half, layer 1 slice cheddar/American, half the steak-veg mixture, then 2 slices provolone. Top with the top half of the bread.

Grill the sandwich

Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low to medium heat. Place the assembled sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down on the outside. Press gently with a spatula or weighted press and cook 3–4 minutes until the bottom is golden and cheese begins to melt. Flip carefully and cook another 2–3 minutes until the second side is golden and cheese is fully melted. If the bread is browning too quickly before cheese melts, lower the heat and cover the pan briefly to trap heat.

Serve

Remove sandwich from the skillet, let rest 1 minute, slice in half and serve hot with extra sauce and fries.

Cajun Fries (side)

If baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cut potatoes with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until crispy and golden. If frying: heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry potatoes in batches 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp, drain on paper towels, then toss with the seasonings while hot.

Keep fries warm in a low oven while you finish sandwiches and serve alongside.

Extra Sauce (Cajun Mayo)

Whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste), 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning and a pinch of black pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust heat or acidity. Serve on the side for dipping fries and spreading inside the sandwich.