Chipotle Cheesesteak Recipe
Make Chipotle Cheesesteak Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Steak & Marinade
Vegetables & Aromatics
Cheese & Bread
Chipotle Sauce (optional but recommended)
Method
Steak & Marinade
- 1
Prepare and marinate steak
Pat the thinly sliced ribeye dry with paper towels. In a bowl combine the chopped chipotle in adobo, soy sauce, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp salt. Add the steak and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for 10–15 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 2 hours).
- 2
Sear the steak
Heat a large heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tsp olive oil to the pan and swirl. Add the marinated steak in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Let cook, undisturbed, 1–2 minutes to develop a crust, then stir and spread to finish cooking another 1–2 minutes. Remove steak to a plate; it should be cooked through but still tender.
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 3
Sauté onions and peppers
Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil. Add the thinly sliced onion, red bell pepper and jalapeño (if using). Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, 6–8 minutes until vegetables are softened and edges begin to caramelize.
- 4
Cheese & Assembly
- 5
- 6
Melt cheese over steak
Spread the steak and vegetable mixture evenly and make shallow wells for cheese on top. Distribute the 4 oz of Monterey Jack or provolone over the steak. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan with a lid for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts, or transfer the steak mixture to an oven-safe dish and broil briefly until the cheese bubbles.
- 7
Assemble sandwiches
If using the optional chipotle sauce, mix mayonnaise, mashed chipotle, lime juice, smoked paprika and 1/8 tsp salt in a small bowl. Spread desired amount of sauce on toasted rolls. Pile the cheesy steak and vegetables into each roll, dividing evenly between the two rolls. Serve immediately.