Jul 14 2026
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The Philly Recipe

Inspired by The Brick-Wood Fired Eats
Time45m
Serves4

shaved cheesesteak, house cheese sauce, cheddar jack, green peppers, caramelized onions

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Ingredients

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Cheesesteak Filling

House Cheese Sauce

Additional Toppings

Method

Cheesesteak Filling

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    Thinly slice the beef steak against the grain into thin strips. This will help achieve a tender texture in the final dish.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and green bell peppers, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are softened and slightly caramelized.

  3. 3

    Cook the Beef

    Add the sliced beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and browned. Remove from heat.

House Cheese Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Roux

    In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes until it forms a smooth paste (roux).

  2. 5

    Add Milk

    Gradually pour in 1 cup of milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 6

    Incorporate Cheeses

    Reduce heat to low. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese until fully melted and smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well and remove from heat.

Assemble the Philly

  1. 7

    Prepare the Hoagie Rolls

    Slice the hoagie rolls down the middle without cutting all the way through. This will create a pocket for the filling.

  2. 8

    Fill the Rolls

    Evenly distribute the cheesesteak filling into each hoagie roll. Pour the house cheese sauce generously over the top of the filling.

  3. 9

    Add Additional Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese over each filled hoagie for extra cheesiness.

  4. 10

    Melt the Cheese (Optional)

    If desired, place the assembled hoagies under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Watch closely to prevent burning.

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