Mexi Cheesesteak Sandwiches Recipe
A cheesesteak recipe mashup! Here is our Mexican-style riff off of the classic Philly cheesesteak - Mexi Cheesesteak Sandwiches, made with spicy jalapeno peppers and salsa con queso. Absolutely delicious!
Servings: 2
Calories: 581kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large jalapeno peppers
- 1 large white onion
- 8 ounce filet mignon – skirt steak is a good alternative but would benefit from a marinade
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ salsa con queso + more as desired
- 2 large rolls for serving lightly toasted
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Rough chop the jalapenos and onions and cook them down about 20 minutes, until they begin to caramelize.
- Rough chop the filet mignon (or other steak) and season with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook about 5-6 minutes, stirring often, until just cooked through.
- Add salsa con queso and stir.
- Scoop into lightly toasted rolls and serve with extra salsa con queso, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 29.5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 4.2mg