Shawarma Philly Cheesesteak

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1 hr 0 min

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There are two ways to do a Philly cheesesteak: keep it classic or flip the script. I went full twist—shawarma-spiced ribeye, sumac-pickled onions, and all that bold, tangy warmth it’s usually missing. It’s still melty, beefy, and rich—but with layers that wake everything up. I handed one over to my neighbors, and before the cheese had even fully melted in their mouths, we all locked eyes like… yep. This one slaps hard. Might be the best cheesesteak I’ve ever made.

Ingredients

For the steak mix:

  • 350 gr ribeye
  • 1 tsp shawarma seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients

For the pickled onions:

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ lemon, juice

Ingredients

For the sandwich:

  • 2 hoagie breads
  • Steak mix
  • 5 Provolone cheese slices
  • Pickled onions

Ingredients

For the steak mix:

  • 350 gr ribeye
  • 1 tsp shawarma seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients

For the pickled onions:

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ lemon, juice

Ingredients

For the sandwich:

  • 2 hoagie breads
  • Steak mix
  • 5 Provolone cheese slices
  • Pickled onions

Ingredients

For the steak mix:

  • 350 gr ribeye
  • 1 tsp shawarma seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients

For the pickled onions:

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ lemon, juice

Ingredients

For the sandwich:

  • 2 hoagie breads
  • Steak mix
  • 5 Provolone cheese slices
  • Pickled onions

Lets Start Cooking!

step 1

In a jar, combine the onions, sumac, salt, and lemon juice. Give it a good shake and set aside while you prep the rest.

step 2

Cut the steak into thin slices. It’s much easier if you place the steak in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing.

step 3

Season with shawarma spice, salt, and black pepper, and rub thoroughly.

step 4

Add the steak slices to a medium-sized pan over medium heat with 1 tsp olive oil. Sear for 2 minutes on each side and remove from the pan.

step 5

Add another tsp of olive oil, then add the onion and pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

step 6

Add the steak back in, sauté for another 2 minutes, then remove from the pan.

step 7

Preheat the oven to 215°C / 210°C.

step 8

Cut a hoagie roll open, add the steak mix with the veggies, top with provolone cheese, and bake for 5–8 minutes.

step 9

Remove from the oven, top with pickled onions, and eat immediately.

step 10

YASSS!

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