Mushroom "Steak" Sandwich with Whiz

I was born and raised in Philadelphia.  Scott and I lived there until 2009.  I grew up eating cheesesteak sandwiches and can make a pretty good sandwich myself.  A classic steak sandwich consists of chopped steak on an Italian roll.  The steak is usually a thinly sliced rib-eye or top round beef.  The beef is cooked on a greased griddle, browned, and diced into small pieces with a spatula.  Newer versions use chicken for those who wish to avoid eating beef.  What about folks who want to avoid all meat?  Mushrooms have a "meaty" texture and are a great alternative to beef.

The mushrooms need to be diced small to mimic the diced beef usually used in cheesesteaks.

 Mushrooms are like sponges and can absorb the seasonings and sauces cooked with them.

In Philadelphia most cheesesteaks are prepared using an Amoroso roll or a Vilotti-Pisanelli roll.  I grew up eating Amoroso rolls and they are available in every supermarket in our area.  Traditional cheesesteaks use a roll that is 12 inches or longer.  Amoroso makes a club roll that I always use for sandwiches because of its smaller size.  The club roll is about 6 inches.

Onion, raw or fried, are a common topping for steak sandwiches.  I like my onions more carmelized then fried.  I cook them on a lower temperature for a longer time.  Other toppings include bell peppers, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato (cheesesteak hoagie), tomato sauce (pizza steak), hot sauce, or ketchup.

Toppings can be mixed in with the meat or added on top.  I like my onions on top.

The original steak sandwich was made without cheese, but the use of cheese became popular.  The most common cheeses used on cheesesteak's are Cheez Whiz, provolone, and american cheese.  Cheez Whiz is popular, especially at Pat's King of Steaks where the steak sandwich originated.  When ordering your cheesesteak you will be asked "Wit Whiz or Wit Out".  No that's not a typo, its wit not with!  I prefer american cheese and this it what I use when I make my own cheesesteak sandwiches. Chees Whiz is though the most popular cheese used on cheesesteak sandwhiches.  Of course we know Cheese Whiz really is not cheese, but a cheese-like substance.

Homemade Whiz is better tasting then Cheese Whiz and easy to make.

Cheese is generally melted over the meat and then added to the roll.   The roll is usually toated on the griddle.  I don't like to toast my roll though, so did not do this for this post.

I will not eat a cheesesteak sandwich without ketchup!

Recipe

Mushroom “Steak” Sandwich with Whiz {Recipe Redux}

Jennifer Lynn-Pullman

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Ingredients

  

• Mushroom Filling
• 6 ounces small Portabella Mushrooms diced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• Cheese "Whiz" Sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 cups shredded Extra Sharp Cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon paprika
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch of salt
• Fried Onions
• ½ cup onion sliced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 hoagie style roll.

Instructions

 

• Mushroom Filling
• Place diced mushrooms into a skillet.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Add seasonings and worcestershire sauce.
• Stir to combine.
• Cook over medium heat 5-10 minutes until mushrooms are cooked and sauce is evaporated.
• Cheese "Whiz" Sauce
• In a small sauce pan melt butter.
• Whisk in flour and cover for 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly whisk in milk, stirring continually until smooth.
• Add in cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
• Add seasons and stir to incorporate.
• Fried Onions
• Heat a 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a small skillet.
• Add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cooked desired doneness.
• Place mushroom mixture into roll. Top with onions and cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 0kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

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