What is a Cuban Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich?
I can hear it now! There is no such thing as a Cuban Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. I know, I know - not until now. One day I had some left over cuban steaks in the refrigerator that I didn't want to waste and I was in the mood for a cheesesteak sandwich. I thought to myself what if I combined the two? A cuban steak sandwich married together with a cheesesteak sandwich.
I thinly sliced the cuban steak and added some onions and peppers, topped it with some cheese sauce and it was born. The Cuban Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich.
Cheesesteak Sandwich Meat
Like I said before, the first time I just used leftover cuban steak which was palomilla steak. However, now when not using leftovers I use ribeye which is the traditional choice for cheesesteak. It has very good flavor due to the fat content and is very tender. Some people use sirloin or top round for a more budget friendly option. Whichever cut of steak you choose the secret is to thinly slice the meat.

To get it as thin as possible cut the steak while it is still frozen. Another option is to buy it ready to go for you in the grocery store.
Cheesesteak Cheese
The cheese typically used in Philly Cheesesteaks can become a serious topic. The original cheese used was provolone. Later on Cheez Whiz, American cheese and white American have become popular choices depending on where you live or what your favorite sandwich shop offers.
Now, because I am making a Cuban Philly Cheesesteak, I have found baby swiss is the best. It melts really good and complements the flavor of the steak the best. If you do not want to make a cheese sauce then melting sliced baby swiss works great too.
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