Tex-Mex Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
We adore cheesesteak sandwiches and anything with southwestern flavor, so I combined the two. If you crave even more firepower, add chopped jalapenos. —Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas
Tex-Mex Cheesesteak Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated beef tips with gravy
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 banana pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 whole wheat hoagie buns, split
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, optional
  • 8 slices pepper jack cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler. Heat beef tips with gravy according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
  2. Place buns on a baking sheet, cut side up. Mix mayonnaise and, if desired, chili powder; spread on bun bottoms. Layer with beef tips, onion mixture and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted and buns are toasted.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 600 calories, 36g fat (11g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1312mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein.