Ciabatta Cheese Steaks with the Works

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I'd never prepared flat iron steaks before and wasn't sure what to expect. I followed the recipe exactly and my husband and I were not disappointed. The steak was tender, the toppings flavorful and the cheese sauce was perfect. This is a FANTASTIC and HARDY sandwich! Forget about comparing it to a philly cheesesteak - it's a sandwhich all its own!

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Ok, bottom line... if you do not Rachael or her show, simply don't watch her. Why bother posting all of these negative comments? It is a waste of time and energy. Yes, I did like this sandwich...

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We have been enjoying flat iron steaks for a few years now. Not only a delicious cut, but the perfect size for two people. The following is a little background: " In the North American Meat Processor (NAMP meat buyers guide, it is item #1114D Beef Shoulder, Top Blade Steak. The NAMP lists it as the second most tender cut, after the Tenderloin, and followed (in order by the Top Sirloin Center-Cut, the Ribeye and Strip Steak Center-Cut, and finally Beef Shoulder, Arm." (taken from Wickepedia.

As for Kamelia's golden words of wisdom--sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. I am a professional cook and have taught cooking for over 25 years and know her type. She is not here to learn, but rather to flaunt her limited knowledge.

Have fun with this recipe. We aren't turning lead into gold here. It is what it is--easy, fun and very good.

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ThanksRachel! I've never really tried to make a sandwich like this, and it was a hit w/ my husband, a true Meat & Potatoes Guy! Sloppy & gooey. Added sl. less flour and more cheese to the sauce. No such thing as flat iron steak according to the butcher at our grocery store (!?, so used skirt steak. Good to learn about having the meat rest to keep in the juices and also about cooking potatoes in stock. Whoda thunk it?
Such an easy idea, one of those "Why didn't I think of that?"

And to the egocentrics with their bashing, RR is not speaking directly to you, nor is she trying insult YOU. There's an actual psychiatric term/diagnosis for those who believe the TV or radio is speaking directly to them. It's really all a matter of perception and though her overall demeanor may be annoying to some, it is not to others. Same goes for all human beings, we all have different perspectives and often, preconceived notions. How can you take a TV personality's comments personally? Ridiculous. Go to a foodie forum to air your gripes, this is a place to rate recipes and use the opportunity of having others rate them, very helpful if something doesn't work or to add a new twis. Why not try sending your gripes directly to RR. I'm quite sure she would instantly send you a personal letter of apology (n0t! Oops! How immature was that?!

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Oh Dear Kamelia....jealousy is not attractive. She calls it hers because she's the one with a show. What time does your's come on? Yeah didn't think so. I don't think she is attempting to make us feel bad for not liking a certain ingredient. She is trying to talk through HER show. Ever noticed how she's not a fan of mayo? I don't really think she cares one bit if you are a fan of anchovies. Why don't you just go Twitter about that or something.....If you want to bash someone, get on Myspace or Facebook cause this ain't the site for it. Now back to the real reason for this site....all I have to say is.... yum-o! Keep um coming Rach!

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I was watching 30 minute meals with my boyfriend and he insisted I make this sandwich for him. A few days later I got the ingredients and surprised him when he got home from work. He LOVED this sandwich so much he called 2 of his friends over to try it! This sandwich was a hit!!

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My husband loved this sandwich! I am not a very strict recipe follower, but made the cheese sauce exactly as written. I substituted red bell peppers for the Cubanelles, because I had them on hand and I used a sirloin steak and sliced it, because I prefer that cut. This is an easy and delicious sandwich.

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I watched Rachael make these on 30 Minute Meals and my mouth started watering. I have made these two weeks in a row so far. Follow the recipe and you should be pleased. Don't overcook the steak or stray from the recipe like so many other reviewers have. I used Poblano peppers because Cubanelle do not exist in my stores and the mixture of peppers and onions was awesome. I found that you should wait until the cheese sauce looks to your liking before you pour it on the sandwich, even if it means stirring it for a little longer. Season the steaks with steak seasoning and this recipe is most likely going to stay in your recipe box! Yum-o!

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I wanted to make a nice spring dinner for my husband and decided to make this sammie. I had high expectations but it kind of fell short. I did not use the cheese sauce, instead, I used sliced provolone and broiled it on the ciabatta bread. The ciabatta bread is a little touch and difficult to chew and the steak doesn't add much flavor. I did enjoy the peppers/onions and will probably use again for different dishes. The cheese was tasty but overall, the sandwich was pretty bland and difficult to chew.

I made this sammie with the squished potatoes - we ended up not even eating the potatoes because they didn't cook in the chicken stock. I followed the recipe very closely and when I was ready to squish the potatoes, they were still pretty hard.

Not a horrible meal, but not one of the better one's I've made.

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I have never rated a recipe although I have read many reviews. I registered just to rate this recipe and come to Rachael's defense. While I don't like everything about Rachael, I could say the same thing about nearly every cook on the Food Network, but that doesn't mean I'm going to bash bash them in public. If I like the recipe, I will try it and if not, I will go on to the next recipe. I am 70 years old and definitely not a blond, but Rachel has some fantastic recipes and is an excellent chef. My mother always taught us if we can't say something nice about someone, not to say anything. That would behoove many of you other ratersl to live by this, also. I agree with many other raters, rate the recipe and leave the hate or dislike for the chef out of it. While you have a right to your opinion, this is for "rating the recipes, not the cook!"