
The Chicago Philly Cheesesteak
A fusion cheesesteak combining elements of a classic Philly cheesesteak with Chicago-style Italian beef and giardiniera. Features thinly sliced prime ribeye, a rich beef stock, homemade giardiniera, and a creamy provolone cheese sauce, all served on a toasted Dutch crunch hoagie roll.
Nutrition· per serving · estimated
Ingredients27 items
Instructions
- 1
Remove the bone from the prime ribeye. Season generously with kosher salt on all sides.
- 2
Place the salted ribeye on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for 2 days.
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Place the removed rib bones, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, and 4 cloves of garlic in a pot. Add 1.5 cups of water. Simmer for 1.5 hours until reduced by about a third. Strain the stock and set aside.
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Once the dry-brined ribeye is cold and firm, slice it very thinly using a meat slicer or mandoline.
- 5
Dice green bell pepper, red bell pepper, serrano peppers, scallions, and mince garlic. Combine in a container. Add coriander seed, crushed red pepper, dried dill weed, celery seed, fennel seed, ground allspice, and kosher salt. Pour in white vinegar and vegetable oil until peppers are covered. Stir well.
- 6
Refrigerate the giardiniera for at least 3 days, or up to 2 weeks.
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Grate Monterey Jack, extra sharp provolone, and mild provolone cheeses. In a saucepan, combine milk and sodium citrate. Heat until simmering, then add the grated cheeses. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise, brush the cut sides with beef tallow, and toast lightly in a 375°F (190°C) oven until lightly browned.
- 9
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet until smoking. Quickly sear the thinly sliced ribeye in batches until just browned, then immediately transfer to the simmering beef stock.
- 10
Place toasted hoagie rolls on a sheet of parchment paper and aluminum foil. Layer slices of provolone cheese on the bottom half of the roll. Top with a generous amount of the braised beef, ensuring it's juicy. Add a spoonful of giardiniera.
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Pour a generous amount of the prepared cheese sauce over the beef and giardiniera. Place the sandwich under a broiler or in a hot oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Close the sandwich and wrap tightly in parchment paper and foil to compact and keep warm. Slice in half and serve immediately.
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