Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsLachele's Fine FoodsWillie's Philly Recipe

Willie's Philly Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Beefsteak, grilled onion, grilled poblano and swiss American cheese on Texas toast

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Ingredients

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Beef and Vegetables

Cheese and Bread

Seasoning and Cooking

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Slice the Beef

    Trim any excess fat from the beefsteak and slice it thinly against the grain.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the onion and remove the seeds and stem from the poblano pepper, then slice it into strips.

Grilling

  1. 3

    Grill the Beef

    Heat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced beef, seasoning it with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. 4

    Grill the Onions and Poblano

    In the same pan, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced onions and poblano pepper. Grill for about 5-7 minutes until they are softened and slightly charred. Remove from heat.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Toast the Bread

    In a separate skillet or griddle, toast the Texas toast slices until golden brown on both sides.

  2. 6

    Layer the Ingredients

    On two slices of toasted Texas toast, layer the grilled beef, followed by the grilled onions and poblano, and finally top with 2 slices of Swiss American cheese. Place the other slices of toast on top.

Final Cooking

  1. 7

    Melt the Cheese

    Return the sandwiches to the skillet over low heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are heated through.

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