Is it the bun, the beef, or the processed cheese that makes a Philly cheesesteak America’s most famous hero sandwich? Some say all three are equally important. Suffice it to say that from my research, there will never be agreement on this issue. We can all agree, though, that this whole-grain, low-fat sandwich is a different kind of hero.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, spray it well with cooking spray and add the onion and pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 12 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a grill pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, split the buns in half and place them on the pan, cut side down. Allow the buns to char a little, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the buns from the grill pan and set them aside.
Step 3
Combine the beef broth, chicken broth, and sliced roast beef in a medium sauté pan, using a fork to separate the roast beef slices. Heat the beef gently over medium heat until the broth is hot but not boiling. Drain the beef, reserving the broth.
Step 4
Divide the beef among the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Top each sandwich with 1 1/2 slices of the cheese. Top the cheese with the hot onion-pepper mixture, and then the ketchup. Close the sandwiches with the bun tops, and serve them with the warm broth for dipping.
nutrition information
Step 5
Fat: 50g (before), 7.6g (after)
Step 6
Calories: 902 (before), 344 (after)
Step 7
Protein: 27g
Step 8
Carbohydrates: 44g
Step 9
Cholesterol: 40mg
Step 10
Fiber: 7g
Step 11
Sodium: 1,487mg
