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Cheesy Steak Sandwiches with Roasted Red Peppers (Makes 2)

Sara
The BEST recipe for a cheesy steak sandwich packed with seasoned ribeye, gooey cheese, and roasted red bell peppers in a soft onion bun.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 654 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 oz. Ribeye
  • Salt + freshly cracked Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp. Oil like olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced White Onion about one small onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped Roasted Red Peppers I use jarred!
  • 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 slices Provolone Cheese
  • 2 slices Havarti Cheese or pretzel rolls
  • 2 Hoagie Buns I used onion bun / sub rolls

Instructions
 

  • Season + Freeze the Steak. Pat the 8 oz. Ribeye steak very dry, then season generously on both sides with Salt + freshly cracked Black Pepper, and 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder. Transfer the seasoned steak to the freezer for 20 minutes. (This makes it easier to slice.)
    A seasoned ribeye steak resting in a white styrofoam container.
  • Slice the Steak. Remove the steak from the freezer and use a very sharp knife to slice the steak as thinly as possible. Set the steak aside for now.
    Very thinly sliced ribeye steak near a piece of steak and a knife resting on a cutting board.
  • Cook the Onions + Roasted Red Peppers. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Heat one teaspoon of oil in the pan, then add 1 cup thinly sliced White Onion and a big pinch of salt. Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until soft and slightly charred (about 5-6 minutes). Stir in the 1/3 cup chopped Roasted Red Peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes.
    Cooked onions and red bell peppers in a stainless steel skillet.
  • Cook the Steak. Carefully transfer the peppers and onions to a bowl and set aside. Carefully wipe the skillet with paper towels. Return the skillet to the stovetop, and add 1 tsp. Oil. Once the oil is hot, add the steak to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until mostly cooked through. Shake about 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce into the skillet with the steak, then stir the steak around.
    A woman's hand shaking a bottle of Worcestershire sauce into a skillet full of cooked sliced ribeye steak.
  • Add Peppers, Onions, and Cheese. Stir the onions and peppers back into the skillet with the steak, then use your spatula to divide everything into two piles in the skillet. Top each pile with 2 slices Provolone Cheese slice of provolone cheese and 1 slice of havarti cheese, then cover the pan with a lid to until the cheese melts.
  • Toast the Buns and Serve. While the cheese melts, set a separate large nonstick pan over medium-high heat and toast 2 Hoagie Buns, cut side down, for a couple of minutes. Alternatively, toast the buns in the oven for a few minutes. Transfer the cheesy steak piles to the buns, and serve immediately!

Notes

Ribeye can be swapped with strip steak or another tender grilling steak.
Roasted Red Peppers don't have to be used, and can be substituted with fresh red or green peppers if desired. I always use jarred roasted red peppers to keep things easy!
Cheese is up to you! You can use mozzarella, Jack cheeses (like Monterey or Pepper Jack), or even Cheddar, Swiss, or whatever you have on hand / whatever you love.
Buns are also up to you. To stretch this recipe into four servings, use a smaller bun. You can also make sliders if preferred. I always look for a fresh, squishy bun in the bakery department at the grocery store - and I really love the way the onion buns taste with this recipe!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 41gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1040mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 358mgIron: 13mg
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