Chipotle Cheesesteak Sliders
Chipotle Cheesesteak Sliders. How can those words in that combination possibly be wrong?
Things to know:
What is the origin of the cheesesteak?
The Philadelphia cheesesteak was invented in 1930 by Italian-American brothers Pat and Harry Olivieri, who ran a hot dog cart in South Philadelphia. Looking for a lunch change, Pat asked a butcher for beef scraps, grilled them with onions, and put them on an Italian roll. A passing cabdriver smelled the food, ate one, and suggested they sell it instead of hot dogs, leading to the creation of Pat’s King of Steaks.
What is a chipotle?
A chipotle is a ripe jalapeño chili pepper that has been smoke-dried. The word comes from the Aztec Nahuatl term chīlpōctli, meaning “smoked chili”. It is also widely known as the popular fast-casual restaurant chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill, which is named after the pepper.
Is chipotle hotter than jalapeño?
Yes, chipotle peppers are generally slightly hotter on average than a typical fresh green jalapeño. However, they are actually the exact same plant—a chipotle is just a fully ripened red jalapeño that has been dried and smoked.
What are sliders?
Sliders are small, bite-sized sandwiches—traditionally miniature hamburgers around 2 inches wide—that are often served as party appetizers, bar snacks, or quick meals.
What is the difference between a slider and a burger?
The main difference between a slider and a burger is size and preparation method. A slider is a miniature, bite-sized hamburger (usually about 2 inches across) that is often steam-cooked or griddled on a bed of onions. A standard burger is a full-sized, single-portion sandwich that is typically grilled or pan-seared.
What is Sweetwater Spice Company?
Sweetwater Spice Company, founded in Austin, Texas in 2007, makes liquid BBQ “bath” brine concentrates designed to tenderize and juice up meat before grilling or smoking. Their natural, gluten-free concentrates mix with water to flavor beef, pork, poultry, and fish.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Sweetwater Spice Co. Ancho-Chipotle Brine
1/2 cup of water
1 1/2 lb. boneless ribeye steak or skirt steak
1 T vegetable oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 t Spiceology’s Chipotle Garlic Seasoning (divided)
1 t kosher salt
1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Cheez Whiz (homemade or store-bought, we used Rico’s Gourmet Nacho Cheese Sauce)
1 (16-oz.) package dinner rolls
4 T unsalted butter, melted
1. The night before you make this masterpiece, mix the concentrated brine with the water, chuck the steak in a gallon sized Ziplock bag, add the brine-water mixture and chuck the bag into the refrigerator.
2. On the glorious day of cooking, remove the steak from the Ziplock bag, pat dry (the steak, not the bag) then place the steak in the freezer until firm, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
4. On a secure cutting board, use a very sharp knife to slice the chilled steak, against the grain, as thinly as possible into shavings.
5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and allow it to heat until just smoking. Add the meat, onion, diced chipotles, seasoning, salt, and pepper, and allow the meat to sear without disturbing it for 5 to 7 minutes. Using a metal spatula, flip the meat and continue to cook, stirring frequently and chopping the meat with the spatula, until the meat and onions are nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
6. Place the Cheez Whiz in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50% power until pourable, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds.
7. Remove the rolls from the packaging in one piece. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise through all of the rolls at once to divide the top half from the bottom (keeping the sides of the rolls intact). Place the bottom half cut-side up on a sheet tray.
8. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining chipotle-garlic seasoning. Brush the mixture on the face of the bottom slider buns and the top of the top slider buns.
9. Scoop the meat and onion mixture into an even layer over the rolls. Stir the Cheez Whiz and spoon it evenly over the meat. Place the top bun cut-side down over the cheese. Bake until the tops of the rolls are golden and toasted, 10 to 12 minutes. Pull the sliders apart and serve warm. ENJOY!
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