CHEESESTEAK SANDWICHES

Cheesesteak Sandwiches image

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium onions, thinly sliced (3 cups)
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
10 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (4 cups)
1 1/2 lb sliced rare roast beef, cut into 1-inch pieces (5 cups) and pieces separated
1/4 cup water
4 (6-inch-long) sections soft Italian bread
1/2 lb sliced provolone or mild Cheddar

Steps:

Preheat broiler.
Cook onions in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in beef, water, and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute.
Halve bread horizontally without cutting all the way through and open cut sides, then put bread in a shallow baking pan. Divide beef mixture evenly among bread and top with cheese. Broil 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.