Andy said...

> koko,
>
> I was going to recommend making a "Leftover Philly Cheesesteak" but
> looking for a youtube video to show the technique, it became sadly
> obvious that most Philadelphians don't know how to cook a cheesesteak
> right. Even Pat's and Geno's (the "across-the-street from each other
> battling for cheesesteak supremacy BUMS!!!" can't do it right! They BOTH
> SUCK anyway!!! They roll out cold, stale sloppy products, imho. Their
> only saving grace? You can get one served in under 5 seconds! BLECHHH!
> Tourist SLOP-STOPS!!!!!!
>
> The worst video I saw was pan fried Steakums with ketchup on
> wonderbread.
>
> I'm so disgusted and disappointed, I lost my breakfast appetite.
>
> </rant>
>
> Sorry, I really tried my Boy Scout best. ((
>
> Best,
>
> Andy


koko,

I've been told to elaborate!

Start sautéing medium diced Spanish onions on a grill or flat stove pan in
vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Take leftover steak and food process into a medium "dice" consistency.

When the onions are well wilted add 3x volume of meat to them, mixing to heat
up the steak bits.

Gather it all into a narrow column/pile (to fit a 9" Italian hoagie roll).
Amoroso is Philly's preferred roll.

Add favorite slices of cheese (or drip nuked cheez-whiz) to cover the mound
to melt a few seconds.

Drop the hoagie roll, split-side down (don't slice into two pieces!) closing
up/gathering the mound of goodness inside the roll and then...

This part takes a little practice...

With a long wide metal spatula (oil, if dry), with one hand holding the
cheesesteak in place, with an adept swipe underneath everything, pick up and
turn the cheesesteak upright (into a typical "hot dog stance") keeping the
spatula over the meat to keep everything in place, plate, serve and enjoy.

Optional: sautéd mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.

Depending on quantities on hand, divide into two or more colums for more
cheesesteaks.

Best,

Andy

P.S. A great cheesesteak doesn't need ketchup (no offense Stan!). You can
also apply dijon mustard it if you don't favor ketchup (Stan, there are just
some people in this world... <VBG>). --A