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Whiz-Style Cheesesteak with Fried Onions
Andre Lewis

Whiz-Style Cheesesteak with Fried Onions

The orange cheese sauce version is messy by design, but it shouldn't be soupy. A quick sauce of cheddar and evaporated milk clings better than straight melted cheese. Spoon it on after the beef goes into the roll so the bread isn't soaked before the first bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs top sirloin steak
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 soft hoagie rolls split

Method
 

  1. Freeze the sirloin for 30 minutes and slice it paper-thin across the grain.
  2. Heat the oil on a griddle over medium-high heat and cook the onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt for 8 minutes until deeply golden, then transfer it to a plate.
  3. Toss the shredded cheddar with the cornstarch in a small saucepan, add the evaporated milk and garlic powder, and stir over low heat until smooth and thick enough to coat a spoon.
  4. Spread the beef on the hot griddle, season with the remaining salt and black pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and at least 145°F.
  5. Fold the fried onion into the beef and divide the mixture among the rolls.
  6. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons warm cheese sauce over each sandwich and serve before the sauce tightens.