Tex-Mex Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Name: Tex-Mex Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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

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

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.
Place buns on a baking sheet, cut side up. Mix mayonnaise and, if desired, chili powder; spread on roll 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.