Soulful Cheesesteak

Ingredients

This recipe uses traditional soul food ingredients such as collard greens and sweet potatoes to add a unique flavor profile to the classic Philly Cheesesteak. We alse have the original recipe for Cheesesteak, so you can check it out.

• 1 lb (450g) ribeye steak, thinly sliced 1 lb (450g) ribeye steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (240ml) collard greens, chopped 1 cup (240ml) collard greens, chopped
• 1 sweet potato, thinly sliced 1 sweet potato, thinly sliced
• 4 hoagie rolls 4 hoagie rolls
• 8 slices of provolone cheese 8 slices of provolone cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 580 kcal / 2428 KJ
• Fat: 32g (14g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 38g (10g sugars)
• Protein: 36g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2. 2.
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3.
   Add the sliced steak and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4.
   Add the green bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. 5.
   Add the chopped collard greens and sweet potato to the skillet and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
6. 6.
   Slice the hoagie rolls in half and place 2 slices of provolone cheese on each roll.
7. 7.
   Divide the steak and vegetable mixture evenly among the rolls.
8. 8.
   Place the rolls on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. 9.
   Serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Collard greens — Remove the tough stems before chopping and cook until tender to reduce bitterness.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier version, add hot sauce or jalapenos to the vegetable mixture.
• Use a cast iron skillet for a crispy crust on the steak.
• Substitute the hoagie rolls for lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.

Serving advice

Serve hot with a side of sweet potato fries.

Presentation advice

Cut the cheesesteaks in half diagonally and serve on a wooden board for a rustic presentation.