Philly cheesesteak
Sliced beef hoagie
A Philly cheesesteak is a sandwich of thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a long hoagie roll, originating in Philadelphia.
The classic versions use Cheez Whiz, provolone, or American cheese, often with sautéed onions.
Ordering requires knowing the shorthand: Whiz wit means Cheez Whiz with onions.
Also called a cheesesteak.
- hoagieLong filled sandwich
- hoagie rollOblong sandwich bread
- meatAnimal tissue for food
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- open sandwichToppings on exposed bread
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