The Best Philly Cheese Steak Ever

Ingredients

• ASIAGO & SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE SAUCE
• 2 Tbsp

  butter, unsalted
• 1 Tbsp

  flour
• 1 c

  heavy cream
• 1

  egg yolk, beaten
• 8 oz

  Asiago cheese, shredded
• 4 oz

  Smoked Gouda, shredded
• 2 Tbsp

  Italian seasoning
• 2 Tbsp

  horseradish sauce
• 1/2 tsp

  nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

• STEAK INGREDIENTS
• 4 Tbsp

  olive oil ( you may need a little more for cooking steaks)
• 2 oz

  pancetta, dice (this gives extra flavor to veggies)
• 1 sm

  green bell pepper, sliced thin
• 1 sm

  red pepper, sliced thin
• 1 md

  white onion, sliced thin
• 4 oz

  mushroom gourmet blend (baby Bella, shiitake & oysters mushrooms)
• 1 1/2 lb

  rib-eye steak - thinly sliced (about 8 slices, 2 per sandwich)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4

  ciabatta rolls

Directions

1. Asiago & Smoked Gouda Cheese Sauce

The first thing we want to do is get the sauce going. To make this sauce, you will need a double boiler. If you do not have one, use a stainless steel bowl set snugly inside a saucepan filled with water.

2. The key to this sauce is low and slow over gentle heat. This will achieve a creamy cheese sauce. You will also need a wooden spoon and whisk. This sauce should take about 8 -10 minutes to complete. But it requires your undivided attention. Stay with the sauce this step until the sauce is complete.

3. Pour water half full into a double boiler and place over medium heat. Melt butter in the top of the boiler. Once butter is melted, add flour to make a roux, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes or until blended well. Then add heavy cream and continue to stir constantly. Add Asiago and Smoked Gouda to the cream mixture, and use a whisk to blend the cheese well. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk until nice and smooth, then add the beaten egg to the mixture. Whisk until the sauce is warm and thickens, then add Italian seasoning, horseradish sauce, and nutmeg. Continue to whisk constantly, then salt and pepper to taste. When cheese sauce is thick, reduce the heat low to keep it warm while preparing steaks.

4.  Philly Steak

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add pancetta, green peppers, red peppers, and onions; sauté until slightly softened, about 2 -3 minutes, then add mushrooms to the mixture sauté until mushrooms are tender. Season veggies lightly with salt and pepper. Then transfer mixture to bowl cover and keep warm.

5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and be sure the pan is hot so rib-eye steak will cook fast. Sauté steak, cooking each slice for about ½ minute on each side, but do not overcook. Remove steak and place on a plate; season lightly with salt & pepper.

6. Let's make this sandwich; with tongs, place 2 slices of steak on a ciabatta roll and top with veggie mixture. Then spoon some cheese sauce over the steak and veggies, cover with top roll, and serve the best cheesesteak sandwich ever.