Cheesesteaks have many forms, unless you are from Philadelphia because they only believe in one cheesesteak (The Philly cheesesteak), and I have made them multiple different ways.

For example, I decided to make Spinalis Cheesesteaks topped with provolone and pickled jalapeños. This is quite different from the standard “traditional” cheesesteak, which consist of shaved ribeye, American cheese (or cheese wiz) and sautéd onions (preferably diced).

Let’s not forget that bread choice is one of the signature ingredients to this steak sandwich, as well. If you find yourself wondering at this point what the most common bread choice is, well, it’s a hoagie roll that is preferably homemade.

If you love steak, you’re probably familiar with the spinalis. But what is it, exactly? This muscle runs along the spine of the cow and is considered to be one of the most tender cuts. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the spinalis and show you how to cook it so that it’s delicious and tender. Enjoy!

Homemade Cheesesteaks

James Brown

These Homemade Cheesesteaks are made with thinly shaved ribeye cap cooked on a hot griddle with sautéed onions, pickled jalapeños, and melted provolone.

Servings

Calories 505 kcal

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Ingredients

2-3 lbs Spinalis (The cap of a Ribeye)
1 tbsp Kosher salt (per pound of beef)1 tablespoon black pepper (per pound of beef)
1 tbsp Garlic powder (per pound of beef)
1 tbsp Black pepper (per pound of beef)
1 tbsp Avocado oil for a binder
1 pack Hoagie rolls or thick white bread
2 tbsp Unsalted butter
2 Yellow onions
1 can Pickled jalapeños
1 pack Provolone cheese
Mayo for bread spread

Instructions

Unroll the spinalis so the meat is lying flat. Place it in the freezer for about 25 minutes to make it easier to slice.
While the beef chills, slice the onions into half-moons and preheat the griddle to about 350°F.
Remove the beef from the freezer and use a sharp knife to shave it as thinly as possible.
Place the shaved beef in a mixing bowl. Add the avocado oil and toss to coat. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
Add the butter and a little avocado oil to the griddle. Add the onions and sauté for 8–10 minutes. Season with a little salt, then move them to a cooler section of the griddle to keep warm.
Slice and toast the hoagie rolls.
Increase the cooking area of the griddle to 400–425°F. Add the shaved beef and cook for about 90 seconds.
Toss and chop the beef with a spatula, then continue cooking until the meat is cooked through.
Divide the beef into long rows. Top each portion with sautéed onions, provolone cheese, and pickled jalapeños.
Close the griddle lid and allow the cheese to melt. A few tablespoons of water can be added to the griddle to create steam and help melt the cheese.
Place the toasted hoagie rolls directly over the portions of beef. Slide a spatula underneath each portion and flip the meat and cheese into the rolls.
Add mayonnaise if desired and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 39gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 2427mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1358IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 4mg

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Instructions:

Start off by making sure your spinalis is not rolled in a spiral shape. The butchers do this and it’s the best way but for this recipe, you need them all laid out flat. Once they are unrolled, place them in the freezer for 25ish mins.
While the spinalis is in the freezer, cut your onions (half mooned) and turn your griddle on low medium (350 degrees), or flat surface that you are preparing your cheesesteaks on.
Let your griddle warm-up and then remove the spinalis steaks from the freezer. At this time you want a sharp knife (I like to use my clever for this) and shave the spinalis as thin as possible. Once it’s all shaved down, toss it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add your oil and hand mix and then season with salt, pepper, and garlic. Let the seasoning sit for 15ish mins.
Add avocado oil to the griddle surface, along with two tablespoons of butter. Let it melt and use your spatula to mix and spread across the surface. Add the onions and let them sauté, this should only take 8-10 mins. How I set my cooking zones up is 350 on the far left, 400-425 in the middle zone, and on the far right, I let it sit low, around 250ish to keep the onions warm. When the onions are about done, season with some salt, maybe 2 teaspoons, and toss them. Now, move them to the far-right “low temp zone” to keep warm.
Cut your bread and toast them.
When the bread is toasted, add the shaved spinalis to the middle hot zone (400-425 degrees) and immediately begin to use your spatula to shave it more and toss them. I like to let it cook for about 90 seconds and then toss and repeat this process until it looks done.
Section out your beef into long rows (about 3-4 inches thick and 12-16 inches in length) and add the onions on top with provolone cheese and the pickled jalapeños. Close the griddle lid and let it melt for a bit. Pro-tip, you can add a few tablespoons of water here on the griddle surface to create moisture. This will steam the cheese and help the process.
Once the cheese is melted, take your hoagie rolls and place them directly on top of the rows. Use your spatula to get underneath and flip. Your cheesesteak is now complete!
Serve and enjoy with family and friends!

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy-to-follow spinalis cheesesteak recipe, look no further! This recipe is perfect for any steak lover. All you need is some quality meat, cheese, and vegetables – and we promise it will taste amazing. So go ahead and give this recipe a try – we know you won’t be disappointed.