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Pat's Philly Cheese Steak (Copycat)

The undisputed king of cheese steak subs, the magic is in the technique of Pat's famous Cheese Steaks.

Prep Time
3 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 477 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons canola oil , divided
  • 2 large onion , sliced thinly
  • 24 ounces rib eye , sliced as think as you can*
  • 6 ounces Cheez Whiz
  • 4 crusty Sub Rolls , toasted (Amoroso is best)
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • Mayonnaise to taste on bottom of bun

Instructions

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  1. To thinly slice the beef, put it in the freezer for 2-3 hours. This will allow you to slice it easily as thinly as you'd like.
  2. In a cast iron skillet add three tablespoons of canola oil and add the onions.
  3. Cook until they wilt and begin to yellow (we are not looking for them to brown).
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from pan.
  6. Add in the last tablespoon of oil and get the pan HOT.
  7. Season the beef with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Sear on both sides quickly, browned but don't let it dry out.
  9. Add the onions back in and mix together.
  10. In a microwave safe bowl heat the Cheez Whiz up.
  11. Add the onions and beef to the rolls and top with Cheez Whiz.
  12. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Adapted from Pat's.
  • Pat's

Nutrition Information

Calories 477kcal (24%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 88mg (4%) Potassium 455mg (13%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 455mg 10%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.