Philadelphia-Style Cheesesteak with Onions and Peppers

1. 1 Beef tenderloinpack 500 g ≈ $20.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 108 g
2. 2 Baguettepack 250 g ≈ $1.50 72 g
3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 42 g
4. 4 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 per kg 48 g
5. 5 Processed cheesepack 200 g ≈ $3.00 36 g
6. 6 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 12 g
7. 7 Salt 1 g
8. 8 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Freeze the beef¹ for 20–30 minutes, then slice it into very thin strips against the grain.

2. Slice the onion³ and bell⁴ pepper into thin strips.

3. Heat half the oil in a pan, sauté the onions³ and peppers for 6–8 minutes until tender and lightly browned, then transfer to a plate.

4. Add the remaining oil and quickly sear the beef¹ for 3–4 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

5. Return the vegetables to the beef¹, stir to combine, and cover with slices of processed⁵ cheese.

6. Keep covered for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.

7. Toast a hoagie roll on a dry skillet, then fill it with the beef¹ and cheese.