Mozzarella Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Here's my go-to cheesesteak recipe.  No special ingredients here - just pick up some thinly sliced sirloin from the freezer section of the grocery store.  Cook it up, smother with a healthy layer of caramelized onions and bell peppers, then top everything with shredded mozzarella cheese.  Heat until the cheese is ooey and gooey and Hello!  When the hubs realizes I have all the ingredients needed to make these, he bugs me relentlessly until I give in.  Yes, the way to my man's heart is through his stomach.  Thank you mozzarella cheesesteak sandwiches for being so yummy!

In a large skillet, saute onions and peppers in a little olive oil.

Almost ready for the next step.

Remove caramelized onions and peppers from pan.

My husband thinks I should keep at least one box of these in the freezer at all times.

In the same pan, drizzle a little more olive oil and start cooking the sirloin.  Don't forget to add salt and pepper.

Break up the strands of beef, stirring frequently, until no pink remains. I love using this nifty tool when cooking ground or shredded meats.

That was easy.

When the the beef is done, return the onions and peppers back to the pan.

Top with mozzarella cheese and crushed dried parsley flakes (in my opinion, a very under rated herb).

Cover the pan to melt the cheese, then serve on italian sandwich rolls and enjoy!

Enjoy!

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Mozzarella Cheesesteak Sandwiches

serves 6

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 of your favorite sandwich rolls, split and toasted if desired

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 large yellow onion, sliced

• 2 sweet bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, or orange)

• 6-8 thinly sliced frozen sirloin portions (the kind used to make cheesesteak sandwiches)

• 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 teaspoon dried parsley, crushed in the palm of your hand

• salt and pepper to taste

• mayonnaise (optional)

Directions

1. In a very large skillet over medium heat, saute onions and bell peppers in 1 tablespoon of olive oil; stirring frequently until the onions caramelize and the peppers soften.

2. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. In the same pan over medium-high heat, cook the frozen sirloin patties in remaining tablespoon of olive oil; stirring frequently until separated and fully cooked. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Blot any excess fat from the pan with paper towel and discard.

5. Lower temperature to low.

6. Arrange cooked beef evenly in a single layer in the skillet.

7. Evenly distribute the onions and peppers in a single layer on top of the beef.

8. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the onions and peppers.

9. Crush the dried parsley in the palm of your hand and sprinkle over the cheese.

10. Cover skillet with a lid until the cheese melts. Alternately, you can place the skillet uncovered in a 300F oven to melt the cheese, about 5-10 minutes.

Note

• My husband insists his cheesesteaks be served on a toasted roll that has a healthy schmear of Dukes mayo.  Enjoy!

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Onion Butter

Here's a crowd-pleasing, drippy, cheesy, delicious hot sandwich recipe for you to try.  I brought a huge batch to a function recently and they were very well received - Enjoy!

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Onion Butter

makes 8 kaiser rolls, 16 dinner rolls, or 1 loaf of french bread

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 large or 16 small rolls (or a long loaf of french bread)

• 1/2 pound shaved ham (excellent quality please)

• 1/2 pound your favorite sliced cheese (any cheese that will melt well)

Onion Butter: 

• 8 tablespoons salted butter (yes, salted)

• 1/2 cup very finely minced onion

• 3 tablespoons prepared mustard (Dijon or spicy brown)

• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

1. To make the onion butter, combine ingredients in a small sauce pan and heat gently just until the butter is melted and all the ingredients are well combined; cool to a spreadable consistency.

2. To prepare sandwiches, place roll bottoms, cut side up on a sheet pan.

3. Spread 1/2 the onion butter evenly onto the halves, top with 1/2 the cheese, next add all the ham, now add remaining cheese, and end with the rest of the onion butter.

4. Replace roll tops, cover pan with foil, and heat in a 300F oven for 10-15 minutes until the sandwiches are heated through and the cheese melts.

Note

• Sandwiches can also be wrapped in foil and placed in a slow cooker on high heat until cheese melts, about an hour.