Inspired by the hoagie that made Philadelphia famous, our version of the Cheese Steak features mouth-watering slices of lean and tender steak with crispy lettuce, sliced onions, fresh tomatoes and topped with melted cheese. It's served hot with your choice of vegetables and condiments on freshly baked bread.

cheesesteak, also called Philadelphia cheesesteak or Philly cheesesteak, a sandwich made with sliced or chopped steak and melted cheese on a long sandwich roll. While its origins are subject to debate, brothers Pat and Harry Olivieri are often credited with coming up with the idea in South Philadelphia in the 1930s.

Big Philly Cheesesteak (550 calories). Loaded with beef and cheese, this sandwich packs a caloric punch. Adding mayonnaise tacks on 100 additional calories.

So when you get an american or provolone sandwich. The american cheese and provolone cheese is already on the roll like. This put the meat on top. So the gold belly package comes assembled.

Traditionally, a Philly cheesesteak is made with sliced beef, particularly ribeye, which is sliced super thin and cooked on a griddle. Many cheesesteak shops also offer chicken cheesesteaks, made with sliced chicken breast instead of beef.

Tastewise, while it's not juicy, it's well-seasoned and tender enough to not be chewy. The provolone is quite mild and while nicely melted, I found myself wishing for more cheese as I ate the sandwich. The veggies were plentiful and I was pleased to get a good taste of bell pepper and onions in every bite.

cheesesteak A cheesesteak - always one word, with no need for a “Philly” prefix or “sandwich” suffix - consists of a long, crusty roll filled with thinly sliced, freshly sautéed ribeye beef and melted cheese.

The best side dishes that complement Philly Cheesesteak are cheese curds, french fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, coleslaw, fried okra, and cherry tomato salad. The list is long, so read patiently as we dig into many more side dishes to make your Philly cheesesteaks tempting and fulfilling.

Cheese steaks can be high in calories, fat and sodium. The basic ingredients in a south Philly cheese steak sandwich are bread, thinly sliced beef and cheese with the option of onions, bell peppers or mushrooms. A cheese steak can be high in calories and fat, but it is possible to include it in a healthy diet.

One pleasant surprise was the steak meat, relatively tender and well seasoned (with something other than salt), which is unusual for Subway proteins. Points also to Subway for serving the "Big Philly" hot and toasty, thereby facilitating the intermingling of melted cheese and beef.

Traditionally, a Philly cheesesteak is made with sliced beef, particularly ribeye, which is sliced super thin and cooked on a griddle. Many cheesesteak shops also offer chicken cheesesteaks, made with sliced chicken breast instead of beef.

The secret to a great Philly Cheesesteak is choosing the right cut, and the perfect ratio of tender and crispy bits. I've never been to Philadelphia. I hear they have a cool old bell. Apparently they also put Cheez Whiz on their cheesesteaks.