Chinese-style Cheesesteak

Ingredients

This recipe is a Chinese twist on the classic American Cheesesteak. Instead of using a hoagie roll, we use a Chinese-style flatbread called "bing." The beef is stir-fried with Chinese spices and vegetables, such as ginger, garlic, and scallions. Finally, we top it off with a blend of Chinese and American cheeses. We alse have the original recipe for Cheesesteak, so you can check it out.

• 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp (15g) ginger, minced 1 tbsp (15g) ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (50g) Chinese cheese, shredded 1/2 cup (50g) Chinese cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup (50g) American cheese, shredded 1/2 cup (50g) American cheese, shredded
• 4 Chinese-style flatbreads (bing) 4 Chinese-style flatbreads (bing)

Nutrition

• Calories: 550 kcal / 2300 KJ
• Fat: 35g (16g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 20g (5g sugars)
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
2. 2.
   Add the ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
3. 3.
   Add the beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
4. 4.
   Add the bell peppers and onion and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until tender.
5. 5.
   Add the scallions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
6. 6.
   Turn off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese over the beef mixture. Stir until the cheese is melted.
7. 7.
   Toast the Chinese-style flatbreads in a toaster or oven.
8. 8.
   Divide the beef mixture evenly among the flatbreads.
9. 9.
   Serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chinese cheese — If you can't find Chinese cheese, you can substitute it with any other type of cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella or cheddar.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier version, add some chili flakes or Sichuan peppercorns to the beef mixture.
• You can also add some sliced mushrooms or bamboo shoots to the stir-fry for extra flavor and texture.
• If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet instead.
• To make the dish more authentic, you can use a Chinese cleaver to thinly slice the beef.

Serving advice

Serve the Chinese-style Cheesesteak hot, with some extra scallions on top for garnish.

Presentation advice

Arrange the flatbreads on a large platter and spoon the beef mixture over them. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and chopped cilantro on top for a pop of color.