Thought i’d spoil myself tonight and take the time to make a really outstanding meal. The bread and cheese make it not as healthy as I would have liked, but that can be easily changed by using reduced fat cheese and healthy bread. This is a great recipe to use to impress guests and whenever you need to take a small cheat day.

Pros:

– tastes as good as in the restaurant

– can substitute with cheaper beef if need be

– excluding the beef, the ingredients cost me $10

– 1 serving is filling

Cons:

– only makes 4 servings

– Sirloin can be a little pricey ($15 for the beef)

– does take a little while to prepare, and have to dirty up some pans/cutting boards more than other recipes.

– UPDATE 1/15/14: I made another sandwich the next day using the leftovers, and it wasn’t as good. I would save this recipe and make it only when I have guests.

Ingredients:

– 1.5 to 2 pounds of sirloin steak strips (cut them thinly enough to your desire)

– 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

– 1 green bell pepper seeded and cut into strips

– 1 medium onion sliced

– 1 can of beef broth

– package of provolone cheese (substitute as necessary for your diet)

– 1 load of French bread (I actually used this new garlic french bread)

– 2-3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce

– salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (start with a 1/2 teaspoon of each, and adjust as necessary)

– Optional: 1/4 cup of red wine

Prep (20-30min):

1. Cut up the sirloin steak strips into thin slices, and add them onto a skillet (add a little olive oil) at medium heat to brown. Cut up the bell pepper and mushrooms and onions.

2. Add in peppers, mushrooms, and onions for another 5 minutes, tossing the mixture every now and then to avoid overcooking.

3. In the crock pot, add in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, red wine (optional), salt and pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes.

4. Throw in the ingredients from the skillet, stir a little, and set on high for 3 hours.



5. At the end of 3 hours, preheat the oven to 400-425 degrees F.

6. Separate the liquid and pour it into a separate holding container. You can use this beef juice as an amazing dipping sauce.

7. Cut the loaf of bread into four, and wrap each one in aluminum foil loosely (this way, you can store the unused pieces for your next meal)

8. Put the cheese slices on the bread that you want to use, followed by some of the beef/peppers/mushrooms/onions. The amount can vary depending on your liking (i just split it into fourths).

9. Wrap up the sandwich in the aluminum foil, and put in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

10. Remove and enjoy with the dipping sauce!