Patrick Oconnell
Steak and mushrooms is a classic combination, but which cheese is best suited to this duo? The answer depends on personal preference, but some popular options include Swiss, provolone, cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese. For a steak and mushroom sandwich, sliced cheese is often melted over the fillings, with horseradish and mayonnaise spread on the bread. For a vegetarian option, mushrooms can be the star of the show, taking centre stage in a meat-free Philly cheesesteak. In this case, the cheese is melted over the mushrooms and peppers, and the sandwich is topped with caramelised onions. If you're after a steak and mushroom grilled cheese, you might opt for sourdough bread and Gruyere cheese.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cheese type | Provolone, Mozzarella, Gruyere, Swiss, Cheddar, Blue Cheese |
| Steak type | Ribeye, Sirloin, Flank, New York Strip, Top Sirloin, Tenderloin |
| Mushroom type | Shiitake, White button, Cremini, Baby Bella, Portobello |
| Bread type | Sourdough, French Bread, Sub Roll |
| Additional ingredients | Onions, Peppers, Horseradish, Mayonnaise |
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Steak and mushroom sandwich with blue cheese sauce
Steak and mushroom is a classic combination, and blue cheese is a popular choice to add a tangy, savoury note. This recipe for a steak and mushroom sandwich with blue cheese sauce is a hearty, indulgent dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
For the steak and mushroom sandwich, you will need:
- Steak of your choice (ribeye, sirloin, or another cut)
- Mushrooms (button, white, baby bella, or portobello)
- Bread (French bread with sesame seeds, or a sub roll)
- Butter
- Garlic
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Cheese slices of your choice
- Horseradish spread or mayonnaise (optional)
For the blue cheese sauce, you will need:
- Blue cheese (crumbled or a block to crumble yourself)
- Butter
- Beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth, or water)
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: onion, garlic, thyme, and cognac
Method
First, prepare the steak sandwich. Melt butter and oil in a skillet at medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Then, add the mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until the moisture evaporates. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Slice the bread lengthwise and spread butter, garlic, and paprika on both sides. Put the bread in the oven for 5 minutes, then remove and turn on the broiler.
Add the beef to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes for thinly sliced beef.
Slather the horseradish spread or mayonnaise on both slices of bread. Pile the steak, onions, and mushrooms on the bottom slice, then top with cheese slices. Broil for about 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Combine the top and bottom slices, slice into portions, and serve immediately.
Blue Cheese Sauce
To make the blue cheese sauce, cook the steak according to the previous instructions. Add butter and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until the liquid evaporates. Pour in beef broth and scrape up any browned bits. Remove from the heat and stir in blue cheese.
Slice the steak and transfer to a plate. Pour the mushroom blue cheese sauce over the steak and sprinkle with additional blue cheese crumbles. Serve immediately.
Enjoy your steak and mushroom sandwich with blue cheese sauce!
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Steak and mushroom grilled cheese with Gruyere
Steak and mushrooms are a classic combination, and adding cheese to the mix only makes it better. Gruyere is a popular choice for a steak and mushroom grilled cheese sandwich. Its nutty flavour and creamy texture work well with the other ingredients.
To make this sandwich, start by grilling or pan-searing your steak. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it thinly. While the steak rests, sauté your mushrooms until they're tender, then set them aside. For the mushrooms, you can use white button mushrooms, cremini, or any other variety. Shiitake mushrooms will add a more earthy flavour to the dish.
Next, build your sandwich. Butter one side of two slices of sourdough bread. Place the unbuttered sides up and layer on the Gruyere cheese, followed by the steak and mushroom slices. You can also add some sliced onions to the mix.
Get your pan nice and hot, then place your sandwich in it. Allow the first side to grill for about 4 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and grill the other side for a few minutes. Serve immediately while it's still hot.
If you want to take your sandwich to the next level, you can add some toppings or spreads. Horseradish mayonnaise is a popular choice for steak and mushroom sandwiches. You can also experiment with different types of bread, such as French bread or sesame seed French bread.
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Ingredients
- Steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank)
- Mushrooms (shiitake, white button, cremini, or any other variety)
- Cheese (gruyere, mozzarella, havarti, Swiss, cheddar, provolone, or American)
- Bread (sourdough or French bread with sesame seeds)
- Horseradish
- Mayonnaise
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Green pepper (optional)
Instructions
Start by slicing your steak thinly against the grain and seasoning it with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and melt some butter and olive oil. Add the steak to the skillet and stir until it is golden brown. This should only take a few minutes as you want to avoid overcooking the meat. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
Next, add your sliced mushrooms and onions to the skillet. Saute the onions until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes, and then add the mushrooms. Continue sauteing for about 5 minutes until the moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated. If you would like to add green pepper, you can saute it together with the onions. Remove the vegetables from the heat and set them aside.
To assemble the sandwich, spread horseradish and mayonnaise on both slices of bread and toast them. Pile the steak, onions, and mushrooms on the bottom slice of bread and top with slices of cheese. Broil the sandwich in the oven for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Keep a close eye on the sandwich to avoid burning. Finally, combine the top and bottom slices and slice the sandwich into portions. Serve immediately.
Variations
You can also make a vegetarian version of this sandwich by omitting the steak and using only sauteed mushrooms and peppers with caramelized onions. For a different take on a steak sandwich, you can cook the steak in a skillet and top it with a creamy blue cheese mushroom sauce.
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Vegetarian mushroom Philly cheesesteak
Ingredients
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Bell peppers
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Vegan cheese or other cheese of your choice
- Bread of your choice
Optional Ingredients
- Soy sauce
- Oregano
- Flour
- Horseradish
- Mayonnaise
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and saute for 6-8 minutes until lightly browned. Sprinkle salt over the onions and lower the heat. Stir the onions every 9-10 minutes until they are golden brown and sweet, which can take up to an hour.
In a separate pan, melt butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes until all the moisture is evaporated. Sprinkle the mushrooms with soy sauce, oregano and flour to thicken the juices.
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and saute for 5 minutes until tender. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl. Melt butter in the pan, add mushrooms and stir. Add paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Saute for 7 minutes until the mushrooms are dark brown.
Place slices of cheese over the mushrooms and peppers. Cover the pan with a lid to melt the cheese. Scoop the mushroom and cheese mixture onto a toasted bread roll. Top with caramelized onions.
Tips
- You can use any type of bread you like, such as French bread or sesame seed French bread.
- You can add sliced steak to the sandwich if you don't want it to be vegetarian.
- You can spread the bread with horseradish and mayonnaise.
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Cheesesteaks with Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, and Steak
A hearty and mouthwatering meal, cheesesteaks with mushrooms, onions, peppers, and steak are a flavourful delight. This recipe is an elevated take on the classic Philly cheesesteak, packed with juicy steak and vegetables, and made even more indulgent with melted cheese.
Ingredients:
- Boneless sirloin steak or ribeye steak (2 pounds)
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Peppers (green bell peppers are recommended)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Montreal steak seasoning
- Cheese (mozzarella, provolone, or American)
- Bread or roll of your choice (a soft white bun, sub roll, or French bread with sesame seeds work well)
Optional Ingredients:
- Horseradish
- Mayonnaise
- Soy sauce
- Oregano
- Flour
- Chile paste
Method:
Begin by slicing the steak into thin strips or shavings, about ⅛ inch thick and 1 inch long. Place the meat in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to make it easier to slice.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, and peppers, and sauté until they begin to soften. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced steak, garlic powder, and Montreal steak seasoning. Cook until the meat is cooked through and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Return the vegetables to the skillet and combine with the steak. Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper.
To assemble the cheesesteaks, spread the bread or rolls with a layer of horseradish and mayonnaise, if desired. Pile the steak and vegetable mixture on top, and cover with cheese slices.
Place the sandwiches under a broiler for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Combine the top and bottom pieces of bread, slice, and serve immediately.
Tips and Variations:
- For an extra indulgent touch, use toasted French bread with sesame seeds or a crusty Italian loaf.
- To add a kick of heat, try using a spicy cheese or adding "hots" on top of the cheese, as suggested by Andie Mitchell.
- If you're short on time, simply cook all the vegetable toppings together in one pan. However, cooking them separately will allow each vegetable's flavour to shine.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the steak and double up on mushrooms for a meat-free meal that's still packed with umami flavour.
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Frequently asked questions
Some good melting cheeses to use in a steak and mushroom sandwich are mozzarella, provolone, Swiss, havarti, classic Swiss, and cheddar. For a vegetarian option, try provolone.
Boneless sirloin steak or ribeye steak are good options as they will be tender after quick cooking times. Other options include flank steak, New York strip, and top sirloin.
White button mushrooms, cremini, shiitake, baby bella, and portobello mushrooms all go well with steak and cheese.
Sourdough, French bread, sesame seed French bread, and rustic white bread are all good options.
Some additional toppings include horseradish, mayonnaise, grilled onions, and green peppers.
