Steak Sandwiches..with Cheese

Cheesesteaks are a big favourite in our house..and this one is especially indulgent. Thank you Perpetually Hungry

    

1 Tbsp oil
2 cups of sliced onions and mushrooms
1 lb of steak, sliced thinly against the grain
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp flour
3/4 cup of milk
1/8 tsp of freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp chile powder
1/2 pound of shredded cheddar cheese
4 sub rolls
Mayonnaise, for spreading

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the onions and the mushrooms and cook until softened and brown.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove the onion and mushroom mixture, set aside.
• Season the steak with salt and pepper and add to the same skillet.
• Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
• For the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Once melted, add the flour and whisk constantly, letting the flour taste cook out.
• Once it starts bubbling, slowly whisk in the milk in a steady stream until thickened.
• Add the pepper and chile powder and add a little bit of the cheese at a time.
• Continue whisking until all cheese has been added and the sauce is smooth.
• For the baguettes, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each side
• Put under the broiler until crispy and lightly browned.
• To assemble, divide the steak and mushroom and onions among 4 halves of the toasted sub rolls.
• Top liberally with the cheese sauce and the remaining halves of the rolls.