From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cheesesteak
Cheesesteak
Cheesesteak "Cocky Joe" Lorenza, a manager at the Ridge Avenue lo-
cation."[4]
Pat’s and Geno’s Steaks have a highly publicized rival-
ry. They are located across the street from each other on
9th Street and Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia.[5]
Cheesesteaks have become popular in restaurants, cafe-
terias and food carts throughout the city with many lo-
cations being independently owned family run business-
Cheesesteak with Provolone Cheese
es.[6][7] Variations of cheesesteaks are now common in
Origin several fast food chains.[8] Versions of the sandwich can
also be found in locations ranging from bars to high-end
Alternative name(s) Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly
cheesesteak restaurants.[9]
Place of origin United States
Region or state Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description
The meat traditionally used is thinly sliced rib-eye or
Creator(s) Pat & Harry Olivieri
top round, although other cuts of beef are also used.[10]
Dish details On a lightly oiled griddle at medium temperature, the
steak slices are quickly browned and then scrambled into
Course served Main course
smaller pieces with a flat spatula. Slices of cheese are
Serving temperature Hot then placed over the meat, letting it melt, and then plac-
ing the roll on top of the cheese. The mixture is then
Main ingredient(s) Sliced steak, cheese, bread
scooped up with a spatula, pressed into the roll and cut
Variations Multiple in half.[11]
Approximate calories 759 cal/30 g fat/1 g fiber/49 Common additions include sautéed onions, bell pep-
per serving carbs pers, mushrooms, mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, pepper
and ketchup.
cheesesteak, cheesesteak,
A cheesesteak also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak
Philly cheesesteak cheese steak or steak and cheese is
cheesesteak, steak, cheese, Bread
a sandwich made from thinly-sliced pieces of steak and In Philadelphia, most cheesesteak places use Amoroso or
melted cheese in a long roll. A popular regional fast food, Vilotti-Pisanelli rolls.[12] One source writes that "a prop-
it has its roots in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] er cheesesteak consists of provolone or Cheez Whiz
slathered on an Amoroso roll and stuffed with thinly
History shaved grilled meat,"[13] while a reader’s letter to an In-
dianapolis magazine, lamenting the unavailability of
The cheesesteak was developed in the early 20th century good cheesesteaks, wrote that "the mention of the
"by combining frizzled beef, onions, and cheese in a small Amoroso roll brought tears to my eyes."[14] After com-
loaf of bread," according to a 1987 exhibition catalog menting on the debates over types of cheese and
published by the Library Company of Philadelphia and "chopped steak or sliced," Risk and Insurance magazine
the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.[2] declared "The only thing nearly everybody can agree on
Philadelphians Pat and Harry Olivieri are often cred- is that it all has to be piled onto a fresh, locally baked
ited with inventing the sandwich by serving chopped Amoroso roll."[15]
steak on hoagie rolls in the early 1930s.[3] They began
selling this variation of steak sandwiches at their hot dog Cheese
stand near south Philadelphia’s Italian Market. They be-
Provolone, American cheese, and Cheez Whiz are the
came so popular that Pat opened up his own restaurant
most commonly used cheeses.[16]
which still operates today as Pat’s King of Steaks. The
White American cheese along with Provolone cheese
sandwich was originally prepared without cheese,
are the favorites due to the mild flavor and medium con-
Olivieri claims provolone cheese was first added by Joe
sistency of American cheese. Some places pre-melt the
1
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[3]
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External links
[19] Stevens, William K. (16 November 1985). "About
Philadelphia: Where Cheesesteaks are King, One
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