Munchies

Superbowl Mushroom Cheesesteak Hero

This recipe came across my email through the JR Mushrooms & Specialties Newsletter. After reading the recipe, I thought it would make an ideal lunch idea for that Superbowl Sunday crowd - especially since there’s no cooking involved!

2 tablespoons good quality olive oil (their garlic infused olive oil is perfect for this recipe)
1/2 green pepper, sliced into strips
1/2 large onion, sliced into strips
1 ounce champignon mushrooms
6 thin slices of good quality beef such as top round
4 ounces good quality provolone cheese
salt and freshly ground pepper (their five peppercorn mix works really well)
2 good quality hero rolls

Reconstitute the mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes. Drain and save the liquid.

Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the green pepper and onion slices. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the mushrooms and continue to sauté until the ingredients turn light brown. Add about three tablespoons of the reserved liquid and reduce until most of the liquid is gone. Remove and keep warm.

Salt and pepper the beef slices. Turn the heat up to high. Quickly brown the beef slices in the skillet.

Slice the rolls in half and spread with good quality mustard and if desired, mayonnaise. Pile all ingredients onto the rolls. If desired you can place the heros under the broiler to melt the cheese.

Serve with a salad and French fries. This recipe serves 2, so just double the recipe for every couple (or couple of folks) that will be cheering on their team.

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