Philly Cheesesteak
PICKLES, GREEK YOGHURT, MADNESS
On a bright Philadelphia day in 1930, a hotdog vendor named Pat Olivieri decided to rewrite sandwich history. “You know what? Fuck hotdogs!” he declared, casting aside the humble wiener for something grander. Armed with a slab of steak and a few hoagie rolls, he threw caution—and tradition—to the wind.
Philly Madness: Plant-Based Cheesesteak
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Author
Lucy Albert
Servings
1-2
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
A classic Philly-style cheesesteak with juicy plant-based steak, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and melty vegan cheese.
Ingredients
-
200g Juicy Marbles steak
- 1 hoagie roll or bread of choice
- 1 large onion, minced
- ½ cup mushrooms (e.g., oyster or cremini), chopped finely
- 1 tbsp fresh or dried thyme
- 1 tbsp white wine, red wine, brandy, or whiskey
- Vegan cheese (e.g., gouda or provolone)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
- Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Mayonnaise
- Fresh parsley, dill, or cilantro, minced
- Pickles (optional)
- Unsweetened yogurt (optional)
Directions
Toast the Bread
- Slice your roll almost in half, keeping it connected like a hotdog bun.
- Spread minced garlic inside and drizzle with olive oil.
- Toast until lightly browned and aromatic.
Prepare the Filling
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add oil, onions, and a pinch of salt.
- Sauté for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and browning.
- Add mushrooms, thyme, and another pinch of salt. Deglaze with wine or whiskey.
- Sauté until mushrooms are browned.
- In another pan, heat oil and cook Juicy Marbles steak pieces until crisp on all sides.
- Mix the sautéed onions, mushrooms, and steak together.
- Add cheese slices on top, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover until cheese melts (about 7 minutes).
Make the Herby Mayonnaise
- In a small bowl, combine mayo with minced herbs for a fresh, creamy spread.
Assemble the Sandwich
- Spread herby mayo generously on each side of the toasted bun.
- Fill the bun with the decadent steak and cheese mixture.
- Serve with pickles and a side of unsweetened yogurt for an optional refreshing bite.