Sunny's Cheesesteak Recipe

Name: Sunny's Cheesesteak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo (canned), chopped; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from chipotle can); 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup processed grated Cheddar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more if needed for steak; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 4 hoagie rolls; 1 avocado, pitted and flesh sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 cup cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound flank steak
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 chipotle chiles in adobo (canned), chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from chipotle can)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup processed grated Cheddar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more if needed for steak
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
4 hoagie rolls
1 avocado, pitted and flesh sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup cilantro leaves

1
Place flank steak, red wine vinegar, zest lime juice, cilantro, hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and ground black pepper in a large plastic bag.
2
Marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3
Remove flank steak and pat dry.
4
Place in freezer for 1 hour.
5
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Melt butter over medium heat-high heat in a sauce pot.
6
Add flour, chipotle and adobo sauce, stir to combine.
7
Add heavy cream slowly, stirring well with each addition to incorporate.
8
Add cheese and stir until melted.
9
Keep over low heat while finishing sandwich.
10
Remove flank steak from freezer and slice on the bias against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
11
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a cast iron griddle or skillet, and saute the red peppers until they blacken around the edges, and soften, about 8 minutes.
12
Remove from griddle and turn heat to medium-high, add more oil if necessary and sear steak in batches, about 2 minutes.
13
To assemble the sandwiches: Cut bread loaves in half, leaving 1 side attached.
14
Layer on avocado slices, top with flank steak, red pepper, and cilantro.
15
Drizzle with chipotle cheese sauce and serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound flank steak, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1 lime, zested and juiced, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Sunny's Cheesesteak falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sunny's Cheesesteak

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