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    Home » Main Dish

    Cheesesteak Sandwich

    Published: Jun 8, 2023 Last updated: Jun 8, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    This delicious and healthier version of a cheesesteak sandwich features a whole grain bun, reduced-fat blue cheese dressing for a tangy kick, and sweet caramelized onions for a perfect balance of flavors in this wholesome twist on a classic favorite.
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    This Cheesesteak Sandwich is a healthier and more grown up version of the traditional cheesesteak recipe. The popular toppings of a traditional recipe is replaced with a caramelized onions and tangy blue cheese dressing making this an iconic sandwich you will be happy to serve the whole family.

    Thin slices of steak sandwiched with a whole wheat bun with caramelized onion and blue cheese sauce topping.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with..
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Healthier ingredients: this sandwich skips the cheez whiz or american cheese and compliments it with caramelized onions and a homemade blue cheese dressing in its place. This is not your authentic philly cheesesteak sandwich recipe, it's a healthier version of it.

    Low fat: there are only 16 grams of fat per serving in this hearty sandwich making it a healthy, nutritious, and delicious dinner sandwich choice.

    Game Day Sandwich: up your game day sandwich repertoire by making this healthier and more satisfying version of cheesesteak!

    Brown packaging wrapping a raw steak.

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Non-fat greek yogurt: used to cut the mayo in half making lower fat dressing.

    Mayonnaise: if desired, you can use reduced fat mayo, however, I find it sweeter than regular mayo and prefer to use full fat in lesser amounts.

    Blue cheese

    Flank steak: this is my favorite lean cut of beef, feel free to use your favorite cut of beef, keeping in mind the fat content will change if you choose a fattier cut of meat. 

    Salt 

    Black pepper

    Fresh spinach

    Fresh tomatoes

    Whole wheat sandwich rolls

    Yellow Onion

    Cooking spray

    Brown sugar: this is optional, it adds a deeper flavor to the caramelized onions.

    Butter spray: used I Can't Believe it's Not Butter to spritz the whole wheat rolls for toasting (optional)

    Raw steak on a plate topped with salt and pepper.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Place flank steak on a plate and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
    2. In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, and blue cheese. Set aside.
    3. Spray a large cast iron skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions and turn down heat to medium. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until onions begin to wilt. 
    4. Turn heat down to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, until onions have a translucent caramelized color. Add brown sugar to sauteed onions (if using) and pepper to taste. Transfer onions to a small bowl and set aside.
    5. Wipe cast iron skillet clean and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Place seasoned steak in hot skillet and turn heat down to medium. Cook steak 7 minutes per side or until desired doneness. 
    6. Transfer cooked steak from skillet to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
    7. Spray whole wheat roll on cut sides with butter spray and toast bun in skillet. 
    8. Slice rested steak into thin slices. Layer on bottom toasted bun as follows: spinach, tomato, beef slices, caramelized onions, blue cheese dressing, toasted roll top.
    A seared flank steak in a cast iron skillet.

    🥄 Equipment

    Large skillet: I recommend using a cast iron skillet as it holds heat evenly and is important for cooking the steak perfectly.

    Sharp knife

    Cutting board

    🥫Storage

    Store leftover steak and toppings in separate airtight container up to 4 days.

    📖 Variations

    • Use different cheeses in place of the blue cheese, ones that would work would be feta cheese or gorgonzola, any cheese that will crumble.
    • Cook sliced green bell peppers with the onions for a more traditional pepper and onion topping.
    Sliced medium rare flank steak on a cutting board.

    💭 Tips

    • Grill the flank steak instead of cooking it in the cast iron skillet, this will give the cheesesteak another level of flavor.
    • Tent foil over the steak on the cutting board and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes to keep the juices inside keeping flavor in.
    • A hearty whole wheat roll is best for these type of sandwiches. The juice from the meat can tend to make the sandwich soggy and difficult to eat if you don't have a good roll. The spinach on the bottom of the bun also helps prevent the roll from getting too soggy.
    • If you are not sure what cuts of meat are lean, check with your local butcher and see what they recommend.
    Cheesesteak sandwich on a black plate without the roll top.

    📚 Related Recipes

    If you are looking for a more traditional cheesesteak sandwich recipe with gooey cheese, give this Quick and Easy Philly Cheesesteak recipe a try!

    Fans of philly cheesesteak sandwiches will love this Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Dip.

    A healthier version Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is one you will be happy to feed the whole family.

    A personal favorite, this Steak Sandwich with Blue Cheese Spread makes the perfect lunch.

    🍽 Serve with..

    Skip the traditional side of french fries or potato chips and serve on a toasted bun with a green side salad topped with low fat dressing.

    Cheesesteak Sandwich on a black plate.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Healthier Cheesesteak Sandwich

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    This delicious and healthier version of a cheesesteak sandwich features a whole grain bun, reduced-fat blue cheese dressing for a tangy kick, and sweet caramelized onions for a perfect balance of flavors in this wholesome twist on a classic favorite.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 sandwiches
    Calories 412 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Sharp knife
    • cutting board

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons non-fat greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup blue cheese , crumbled
    • 1 pound flank steak
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 cups spinach
    • 1 tomatoes , sliced
    • 4 whole wheat sandwich rolls
    • 4 medium yellow onions , sliced
    • cooking spray
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar , (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, and blue cheese. Set aside.
    • To make caramelized onions, spray a hot skillet with cooking spray. Add onions and cook over medium low heat. Cook until onions have a translucent caramelized color, about 20 minutes. Add brown sugar and pepper to taste.
    • Heat a cast iron skillet until hot. Season flank steak with salt and pepper. Place steak in hot skillet and turn heat down to medium. Cook 7-8 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet onto a cutting board and tent with foil. Let sit at least 5 minutes before slicing.
    • Toast bun in skillet if desired, slice steak into thin slices. Layer sandwich as follows: spinach, tomato, beef slices, caramelized onions, blue cheese dressing.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 33gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 811mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1734IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 4mgNet Carbohydrates: 29g
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Jean OToole

      May 19, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      Love this Cheesesteak, especially with Blue Cheese, my fave! Like the reference to the Interactive meat case and the use of the flank! Awesome!

      Reply
    2. Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      January 30, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      I love your twist to the classic cheesesteak sammie!!

      Reply
    3. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

      January 26, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      That's a sammie I can't wait to wrap my hands around!

      Reply
    4. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

      January 26, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      I need one of these, like now.

      Reply
    5. David @ CookingChat

      January 26, 2016 at 5:43 am

      What a delicious & healthy version of cheesesteak! I want one for lunch.

      Reply
    6. Renee

      January 25, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      Seriously Shelby, I've been thinking about this sandwich since I saw it on Sunday. Wow.

      Reply
    7. Christie

      January 25, 2016 at 6:43 am

      These look fabulous! I'm drooling over that beef and that sandwich.

      Reply
    8. Sue Lau

      January 24, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      I always love a good looking steak sandwich! Great post.

      Reply
    9. Mary Ellen

      January 24, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      Looks so good Shelby!

      Reply
    10. Hezzi-D

      January 24, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      You really made this cheesesteak sound healthy and totally awesome! I bet my husband would LOVE this!

      Reply
    11. Cindys Recipes and Writings

      January 24, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Heaven on a bun!

      Reply
    12. Nichole

      January 24, 2016 at 10:12 am

      This is MY kind of sandwich, Shelby!! Oh wow, I seriously cannot wait to make this!

      Reply
    13. Renee@Renee's Kitchen Adventures

      January 24, 2016 at 9:41 am

      This sandwich looks delicious and full of flavor and I LOVE that it's lower in calories!

      Reply
    14. Liz

      January 24, 2016 at 6:29 am

      Oh, gosh, this is one spectacular sandwich! So many layers of yumminess in every bite!!!

      Reply

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