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Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread

Philly Cheesteak meets Garlic Bread for the greatest food collaboration yet! If you thought cheesy garlic bread was perfection, wait until you load it with steak, peppers, and caramelized onions for this Philadelphia twist on a classic side dish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Yields8 servings
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Servings8 servings

Ingredients

GARLIC BUTTER

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK FILLING

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound thinly sliced ribeye
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

FOR ASSEMBLY

  • 1 16 oz French bread loaf
  • 2 cups shredded cheese or sliced cheese, Monterey Jack, American, Cheddar, Provolone

Instructions 

MAKE THE GARLIC BUTTER

  1. In a small bowl, mix butter with parsley, garlic, parmesan, salt, black pepper, and oregano.

MAKE THE CHEESESTEAK FILLING

  1. To a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and onions. Saute for 6 to 8 minutes or until soft and tender, adding a splash of water 3 to 4 times as it cooks to help caramelize them. Make sure to continuously stir around so it cooks evenly.
  2. Once the onions are 3/4 of the way caramelized, add the bell peppers and minced garlic. Cover to let it steam so the bell peppers soften.
  3. When the peppers are soft and the onions are caramelized, transfer to a plate and in the same pan, add and melt down the butter.
  4. Add the steak to the pan over high heat. Season with paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until seared and fully cooked through.
  6. Take off the heat. Return the peppers and onions to the pan. Toss all together and take off the heat.

ASSEMBLE AND BAKE

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut the loaf in half to open up into two long halves.
  3. Spread butter mixture over each piece generously.
  4. Add the cheesesteak filling on top and then cover with cheese, adding as little or as much as you'd like.
  5. Place on a baking tray and pop in the oven to bake for 15 minutes.
  6. After 15 minutes, turn the oven to broil for a few minutes, about 3 to 6 minutes. Watch very closely as it can easily burn under broil very fast.
  7. Once the top becomes golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, take out of the oven.
  8. Chop into small pieces and serve warm!

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