Man Food Makeover

January 15, 2011 by Liz @ Blog is the New Black

Chicken. It’s what for dinner.

Usually.

As you know, I’ve been trying to mix it up a bit around Casa de Blog is the New Black.

That doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue now, does it?

After settling on steak as the main component, it was time to give man food a makeover.

Steak and Cheese Sandwiches

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Ingredients

olive oil

onion, sliced

pepper, sliced

minced garlic

8 ounces steak, trimmed and cut into thin strips

Worcestershire sauce

reduced-fat provolone cheese

whole wheat rolls

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic in pan.
Season steak with salt and pepper.
Add beef to pan and sauté until browned. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and cooked until done.
Cut rolls in half, and place one half of each slice of cheese on each side. Place rolls under broiler until the cheese melts and rolls get slightly browned.
Top each roll with beef, peppers and onions and serve.

Worcestershire sauce… yea.

Something I have now added to my pantry staples list… because mid-recipe I realized I didn’t have any.

I know. Luckily, my good friend Google came to the rescue!

Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce

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Based on this recipe

Ingredients

Apple cider vinegar, ½ cup
Water, 2 tbsp
Soy sauce, 2 tbsp
Brown sugar, 1 tbsp
Garlic powder, ¼ tsp
Mustard powder, ¼ tsp
Onion powder, ¼ tsp
Ginger, ¼ tsp (minced)
Cinnamon, a pinch
Pepper, a dash

Directions

Mix all ingredients in a pan over medium heat. Allow it to boil and then simmer on a low heat for 45 seconds more. Let it cool before using. One tablespoon of this can be used to substitute an equal amount of Worcestershire sauce.

The flavors of the peppers, onions and steak together with the garlic were excellent. I’d recommend adding more garlic if you you’re a fan, like me.

But… my honest opinion?

Liked but not loved.

Lloyd’s honest opinion?

Loved not liked.

Don’t get me wrong- it was a great sandwich, but unfortunately, it tasted too healthy. I think it was lacking cheese!

More cheese please!

I ended up just picking off the meat and vegetables and eating it without the bread and cheese. I think the sauce was a bit more “soy” than anything else… so it tasted more like stir fry on a roll. Not bad at all, just not what I was going for!

Sometimes you have to just throw the rules out the window and settle for the real deal.

The irony lies in the fact that I tried to make this healthier (for me) and Lloyd was the one who really liked it.

Men.

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged provolone, sandwich, steak and cheese, Worcestershire sauce | 34 Comments

34 Responses

on January 15, 2011 at 8:34 AM | Reply Thetreadmilldiaries

Looks yummy. Good game day grub.
on January 15, 2011 at 9:37 AM | Reply TheSceneFromMe

I don’t ever order steak or eat it, but now you’ve got me wanting this sandwhich! The bread looks soft and the roasted red peppers make this look incredibly good too!
on January 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM | Reply Lisa @ Dishes of Mrs. Fish

This sandwich looks really good. I cook chicken way too often, so maybe I’ll have to make this for my hubs. I may have to use less soy sauce, I can’t handle a lot of soy sauce or rice vinegar.
on January 15, 2011 at 10:08 AM | Reply Christina

Sometimes you just gotta go all out & do the full fat cheese thing. Everything in moderation! It was a great attempt though, so good for you for trying! Maybe if you just used more of the reduced cheese that way it may have been meltier?
- on January 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  There isn’t a replacement for a real S&C. This proved it!
on January 15, 2011 at 10:09 AM | Reply Lori

Sweet! Thank you for the vegetarian worcestshire recipt. Hubby is allergic to fish, and therere is allergic to the real worcestshire sauce. I have been buying the vegan stuff at the store, but this is made from things already in my kitchen!
on January 15, 2011 at 10:13 AM | Reply thefitacademic

mmmm – I Love doing steak sandwiches! These look YUM!
on January 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM | Reply Cakewalker

Steak, for me, is one of the most satiating proteins available. In a sandwich with all the additional accoutrements, it can be a weighty meal. This lightened-up version will get a try in my man cave!
on January 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM | Reply Kate @ Diethood.com

Thanks for the reminder – I ran out of Worcestershire sauce, too!
That sandwich looks so good and juicy!
- on January 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  The recipe was easy and quick- luckily I had everything! But… I dumped the whole thing in there and I only needed a few tbsp!
on January 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM | Reply Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat)

That sandwich looks really good!!!! I haven’t had a steak sandwich in ages.
- on January 15, 2011 at 1:10 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  The steak was good- but it doesn’t top a “real” one!
on January 15, 2011 at 11:40 AM | Reply Ondrew

If you want to give man food a makeover you gotta put some more punch in there. I don’t think the low fat Provolone is going to get any Sandwich Man very excited. Might I suggest Pepper Jack Cheese or Comte. Toss a few Jalapenos in there and I think you might achieve the makeover you seek.

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- on January 15, 2011 at 1:09 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  Well, my goal was to lighten up the meal, hence the reduced fat cheese! I think it just need another slice or two. The boyfriend doesn’t do jalepenos or pepper jack, etc… we have two picky palates over here!
on January 15, 2011 at 11:42 AM | Reply Lindsey at Burn Me Not

This looks so delicious! I could devour it right now.
on January 15, 2011 at 11:54 AM | Reply Ameena

I’m surprised you didn’t care for this sandwich because it looks delicious to me…although cheese can really make all the difference in the world!!

Have a wonderful weekend!
on January 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM | Reply Lynn

I love steak and cheese sandwiches, but I almost never eat the bread. I just pick out the steak, I like to think of it as low carb
I can’t wait to try this recipe for the steak!
- on January 15, 2011 at 1:10 PM | Reply Liz @ Blog is the New Black
  
  I agree, skip the bread, go for the steak!
on January 15, 2011 at 1:31 PM | Reply steph@stephsbitebybite

Please come to my house and make this for you. I will share my cookies I have a lovely spare bedroom that you can stay in!! LOL
on January 15, 2011 at 1:32 PM | Reply steph@stephsbitebybite

I meant me. Come to my house and make it for ME!!!
on January 15, 2011 at 2:01 PM | Reply Autumn @ Good Eats Girl

These look awesome! Love steak sandwiches!!
on January 15, 2011 at 8:24 PM | Reply kissmybroccoli

This looks great, especially with the gorgeous red peppers!

In my opinion, you can NEVER have too much garlic! I never thought about a substitution for Worcestershire sauce! Gotta love Google!
on January 16, 2011 at 1:55 AM | Reply Amy Bakes Everything

I really love steak and cheese, growing up around boys really made me a man-food kinda gal! These look awesome, my veg friends will dig the veg Worcestershire!
on January 16, 2011 at 2:26 AM | Reply something_good

too healty? ) good one. it is an interesting way to have a nice sandwich.
on January 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM | Reply HoneyB

It certainly looks flavorful! I love to make sandwiches for dinner but Grumpy, he tells me he has sandwiches for lunch and doesn’t even like the idea of a HOT sandwich for dinner. He’s so darned picky!
on January 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM | Reply alex

oh my husband will love this! Thanks for posting it!!
on January 16, 2011 at 12:46 PM | Reply Megan

I realized the other night that I never cook red meats. My husband went out and *finally* had a hamburger to make up for our severe lack. Now, I feel like I need some redemption. This sounds perfect!
on January 16, 2011 at 1:17 PM | Reply Maris (In Good Taste)

Looks great but couldn’t agree more – lack of cheese would definitely be an issue!
on January 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM | Reply Imwaytoobusy

Oh wow, a certain guy in this house would love this!
on January 17, 2011 at 6:18 AM | Reply Quay Po Cooks

The sandwich looks like a winner. The beef steak looks so juicy and with the cheese? YUMMILICIOUS!!
on January 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM | Reply happywhennothungry

This looks delicious… my hubby would definitely love! I always try to make things healthier for myself too and my husband ends up loving it. Thanks for sharing!
on January 17, 2011 at 8:59 PM | Reply fashionfitnessfoodie

I love that you didnt have worcesteir sauce but had every item to make it! My boyfriend would love this meal – I’m going to have to make it for him!
on January 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM | Reply Lisa

Wow, that sandwich looks fantastic. I’m not surprised that he loved it.
on January 22, 2011 at 10:06 AM | Reply The Mom Chef

You call it vegetarian because you leave out the anchovies? I’m trying to think if that’s the only non-vegetable thing in there. I would never have anchovies in the house (yuck) so this sauce is a goldmine find! Thanks for the yummy looking sandwich and the new sauce recipe.