Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound frozen sirloin steak, partially thawed (or freeze fresh sirloin for 45 minutes)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more if needed
  • 1 large or 2 small yellow onions, sliced with the grain
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or 4 slices provolone

Method

  • Slice the partially frozen meat into very thin slices.
  • Mix together the chili powder, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Toss the meat slices in the mixture to coat.
  • Heat the oil in heavy saute pan (such as cast iron) over medium heat.
  • Cook the onions and peppers until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until all the vegetables are soft and golden, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Remove the vegetables to a plate and add a splash more oil to the pan.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high.
  • Cook the meat quickly in the hot pan, browning on both sides.
  • Once brown, reduce the heat to low and mix together the vegetables and beef.
  • Add the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and American cheese, and stir until creamy and well incorporated.
  • Split open the hoagie rolls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Divide the beef mixture among the rolls and top with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil until the cheese begins to bubble, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Watch carefully for burning.
  • Serve.