Philly Cheesesteak Cheesy Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - One baguette, cut along its length into two equal parts.
02 - A quarter cup of mayonnaise.
03 - One tablespoon of olive oil.
04 - One small sweet onion, finely chopped.
05 - One small green bell pepper, diced into small pieces.
06 - Four ounces of chopped button mushrooms.
07 - Approximately 450 grams of lean minced beef.
08 - Two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce.
09 - One pinch of coarse salt.
10 - A pinch of ground black pepper.
11 - One teaspoon of cornstarch.
12 - A third of a cup of beef stock, reduced salt.
13 - One and a half cups of shredded Provolone or a French cheese like Comté.
14 - Optional: Chili flakes for spice and color.

# Instructions:

01 - Get your oven ready by warming it up to 190°C.
02 - Slice the baguette lengthwise, removing some of the inside to leave a thick edge. Spread mayonnaise evenly over the inside, and arrange the bread halves on an oven tray.
03 - Heat olive oil in a big nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook them until softened, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add the minced beef to the pan. Break it apart while cooking, and continue stirring until no pink meat remains, which should take about 3 minutes. Drain off any excess fat left behind.
05 - Mix Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. In a small dish, blend the cornstarch with the beef broth. Pour this mixture into the pan and stir occasionally while letting it gently cook for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thicker.
06 - Spoon the beef mixture evenly onto both bread halves, spreading it out smoothly.
07 - Scatter the shredded cheese generously over the filled halves.
08 - Bake in the oven for roughly 15 minutes until the cheese melts and gets a lovely golden hue. Or, if you'd rather, broil it briefly for a crispier top.
09 - Cut the bread into appetizer-size portions or larger pieces for a meal. For those who like heat, sprinkle on some red pepper flakes. Time to dig in!

# Notes:

01 - Philly cheesesteak fun fact: Traditional ones use ribeye steak and cheeses like Cheez Whiz or Provolone. Here, we’re switching it up with ground beef for convenience, yumminess, and a touch of affordability.
02 - Nutrition details may vary based on the exact ingredients you pick. If you need to, use your own calculations for more precise info.

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