Punxsutawney Phil-ly Cheesesteak recipe

This famous sandwich, which was created in Philadelphia, has made its way around the globe, with other states adding their own regional spin on this hearty favorite. As delicious as some Philly cheesesteak's are, they just don't compare to the Pennsylvania version made with thin strip loin steak, caramelized onions, mushrooms and peppers and drizzled with melted provolone cheese. If Phil could talk, he'd tell you, well, for one, he can't actually predict the weather and two, to eat a Philly cheesesteak.

Philly cheesesteak recipe

Makes about 4 sandwiches

Ingredients:

• About 1 pound thinly sliced beef loin
• 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 hoagie buns
• 3/4 cup shredded or sliced provolone cheese
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, mushrooms, pepper and salt and pepper and cook until soft and caramelized, about eight minutes. Remove from heat. Add steak to the same pan and cook until browned, about five to seven minutes.
2. In the hoagie bun, place steak. Cover with a heaping topping of veggies; then sprinkle with cheese. Enjoy hot.

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