Steak sandwich facts for kids
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A steak sandwich with shredded steak, cheese, mushrooms, onions, peppers and tomatoes
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| Type | Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Main ingredients | Steak, bread |
| Variations | Multiple |
A steak sandwich is a yummy sandwich made with steak. The steak is usually cooked in different ways, like being grilled, fried, or barbecued. After cooking, the steak is placed on bread or a roll.
People often add tasty toppings to their steak sandwiches. These can include cheese, onions, mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes. Sometimes, you might even find a fried egg, coleslaw, or french fries inside!
Did you know the very first steak sandwich sold in the United States was at a place called Louis' Lunch? It's in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Popular Steak Sandwiches
Philly Cheesesteak
A cheesesteak is a super popular steak sandwich. It's made with thin slices of steak and melted cheese, all served in a long roll. The cheesesteak is a favorite food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
You can find cheesesteaks in many places outside Philadelphia. They are often called "Philadelphia" or "Philly Cheesesteak." People like to change them up with different toppings. Some popular additions include grilled onions and peppers. The type of cheese or roll can also vary.
Italian Beef Sandwich
An Italian beef sandwich has thin slices of seasoned roast beef. The meat is usually very juicy. It's served on a long, dense Italian-style roll. This sandwich is thought to have started in Chicago way back in the 1930s.
The bread for an Italian beef sandwich is often dipped into the meat juices. This makes it even more flavorful! People usually top it with Chicago-style giardiniera (a mix of pickled vegetables) or cooked green Italian sweet peppers. Even though it's called "Italian beef," it's not well-known in Italy.
French Dip Sandwich
A French dip sandwich is a warm American sandwich. It has thinly sliced roast beef on a French roll or baguette. It's usually served au jus, which means "with juice." This is the beef juice from when the meat was cooked.
This sandwich started in Los Angeles, California, in the early 1900s. You can find it in many parts of the U.S. and Canada. Just like the Italian beef, despite its name, it's almost unknown in France.
Roast Beef Sandwich
A roast beef sandwich is made with sliced roast beef or sometimes beef loaf. You can find these sandwiches at many diners in the U.S. Fast food places like Arby's and Roy Rogers Restaurants also sell them.
This type of sandwich often comes on a hamburger bun. It might be topped with barbecue sauce or melted American cheese. It's a simple and tasty way to enjoy roast beef.
Beef on Weck
A beef on weck is a special kind of sandwich found mostly in Western New York. It's made with roast beef on a unique roll called a kummelweck roll. This roll has coarse salt and caraway seeds on top.
The roast beef in this sandwich is usually served rare and sliced thin. The top part of the bun is often dipped in the meat juices. People usually eat it with horseradish, a dill pickle spear, and french fries.
Steak Bomb
A steak bomb is a hot sub sandwich. It has shaved steak and melted provolone or mozzarella cheese. It also includes grilled onions, cooked red and green bell peppers, and mushrooms. All these yummy ingredients are piled onto a long sub roll.
This sandwich is a variation of the steak sub sandwich, similar to a cheesesteak. It's very popular in the New England region of the United States. If you combine steak with peppers, onions, and mushrooms, it becomes a steak bomb! Sometimes, salami or other meats are added too. Almost every pizza and sub shop in New England has its own version of the steak bomb.
Steak Sandwiches Around the World
Australian Steak Sandwich
In Australia, a steak sandwich is made a bit like a traditional Australian hamburger. It has a piece of grilled steak or fried minute steak. Other ingredients include fried onions, lettuce, tomato, canned beetroot, and barbecue sauce or tomato sauce.
Sometimes, cheese, a fried egg, bacon, or even pineapple are added. This sandwich can be served on toasted bread or on the same bun used for hamburgers. When it's on a hamburger bun, it's often called a steak burger.
