Northmart - NWC

Ingredients

• This is a take on a traditional Philly Cheese sandwich using simple ingredients you have at home.
• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound (about 500 grams) beef cubes, diced into smaller pieces
• 1 medium onion, cut in half then thinly sliced
• 1 can (284 mL) sliced mushrooms, rinsed then well-drained
• 1 sweet pepper, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated margarine or butter
• 1 ½ French baguette or 4 hamburger buns, preferably whole wheat
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions for Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a medium frying pan. Fast fry the beef stirring constantly until the beef turns colour, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
3. In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onions for 2 minutes, then stir in the mushrooms and peppers. Cook for another few minutes stirring often. Set aside. 
4. In a small bowl, stir together the margarine or butter with the garlic powder until combined. 
5. If using baguette, cut it into 3 equal size pieces, then slice each piece lengthwise to make a sandwich. That means you will have about ½ a baguette leftover.
6. Lay out the baguette or the buns on a baking sheet, cut side up. Spread a thin layer of the garlic margarine or butter on each piece of baguette or bun. 
7. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes or until slightly toasted. Remove from the oven. Set aside the top of each baguette slice or bun. 
8. Layer the bottom of each baguette slice or bun with steak, followed by the vegetable mixture, and then top with cheese. Bake for another few minutes until cheese is melted. 
9. Take out of the oven and place the top of each baguette or bun to complete the sandwich. Enjoy!