Mikey from Philly Cheese Steaks
- 1 1/2 pounds thick-cut sirloin
- 4 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), plus some for drizzling
- Coarse salt and coarse black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 large onion, quartered and sliced
- 5 garlic cloves, 3 chopped, 2 cracked from the skin
- 1 large loaf ciabatta bread or other chewy Italian loaf, split
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, a couple of generous handfuls
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
- A fistful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
- 8-ounce chunk sharp provolone cheese
- Slice the meat very thin with a sharp knife, working against the grain.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the EVOO, twice around the pan, in a large nonstick pan over high heat.
- When the oil ripples, add the meat slices and sear them for just a minute or two to caramelize evenly all overkeep the meat moving with tongs.
- Season the meat slices with salt and pepper, remove to a platter, and tent loosely with foil.
- Go 2 more times around the pan with the EVOO and reduce the heat a bit, to medium high.
- Add the peppers, onions, and chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler to high and place the rack on the second highest position.
- Arrange the split loaf of bread on a broiler pan and toast until evenly golden.
- Once toasted, rub the bread with the cracked garlic cloves, drizzle with EVOO, and top with grated Pecorino Romano and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Slide the bread back under the broiler to melt the cheese, 45 seconds.
- Remove the bread and reserve, keeping the broiler on.
- Add the wine to the softened vegetables and cook down for 1 minute.
- Add the stock, then the tomatoes, capers, and parsley and bring to a bubble.
- Slide the meat and any juices back into the pan to heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Shred the cheese with a box grater or slice thin.
- Pile the meat and vegetables evenly over the entire loaf of bread and cover with the provolone.
- Place the gi-gundo-size sandwiches under the broiler to melt the cheese until bubbly.
- Cut each open-faced sammy into 4 sections, transfer 2 to each plate with a large spatula, and serve.
sirloin, evoo, salt, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, bread, romano cheese, red wine, beef stock, tomato sauce, capers, flatleaf parsley, provolone cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mikey-from-philly-cheese-steaks-374638 (may not work)