Japanese-style Cheesesteak

Ingredients

This Japanese-style Cheesesteak uses thinly sliced beef instead of the traditional ribeye steak, and is cooked with soy sauce and mirin for a sweet and savory flavor. The sandwich is also served on crispy bread, rather than a soft hoagie roll. We alse have the original recipe for Cheesesteak, so you can check it out.

• 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced beef 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced beef
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 slices provolone cheese 4 slices provolone cheese
• 4 hoagie rolls, toasted 4 hoagie rolls, toasted
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 550 kcal / 2300 KJ
• Fat: 25g (12g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 45g (10g sugars)
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 2.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and mirin.
2. 2.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3.
   Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4.
   Add the beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. 5.
   Pour the soy sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables and stir to combine.
6. 6.
   Top the beef mixture with the provolone cheese and cover the skillet until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
7. 7.
   Divide the beef mixture evenly among the hoagie rolls and serve immediately.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef — For best results, use thinly sliced beef from your local Japanese or Asian grocery store.
• Soy sauce — Use a high-quality soy sauce for the best flavor.
• Mirin — If you can't find mirin, you can substitute with a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar.

Tips & Tricks

• To make the beef easier to slice, freeze it for 30 minutes before slicing.
• If you prefer a spicier sandwich, add some sliced jalapenos or sriracha sauce to the beef mixture.
• For a healthier option, use whole wheat hoagie rolls and low-fat cheese.

Serving advice

Serve the Japanese-style Cheesesteak hot, with a side of Japanese pickles or a simple green salad.

Presentation advice

Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve on a wooden board or platter for a rustic presentation.