Monday, November 28, 2011

Philly Cheesesteak Balls

So it has been way too long since my last post, but even longer since there has been a ball post. Now most people who know me, know that I am trying to take anything you can eat (that tastes good of course) and put it in ball form. I know this may sound weird, but the end result is just sooo good. You have all seen the Reuben Ball, and then there is the Salami Ball, the one that started it all, (recipe soon to come) and now there is the Philly Cheesesteak Ball. Now I watch way too much Food Network, wait is that really possible, and I know when it comes to Cheesesteak, the big debate is Wiz or Provolone, so I thought why not do both, Provolone on the inside and Wiz to dip it in. The Wiz dip is a family recipe that has been made on Christmas Eve for years, served in a Pumpernickel loaf, usually accompanied by the little chubby boy (my brother) inhaling it before all of the guests arrived. I made these balls for our annual flag football game, the over 30’s vs. the under 30’s… The end result was not one favorable for the young folks this year, but the food and laughter after the game made up for it.


1 ½ pounds Steak thinly sliced
Salt, Pepper, & Garlic Powder
2 Red Peppers Chopped
1 Yellow Onion Sliced Thin
8oz Shredded Provolone Cheese
16oz Cream Cheese (softened)

3 Packages Pillsbury Crescent
Rolls (I used the sheets and it was easier than the traditional Crescent Rolls)


Beer Wiz Sauce
15oz Cheese Wiz
½ Can Beer
Dash of Worscheshire Sauce

Sprinkle the Steak with Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder, then slice very thinly. Sautee in pan until cooked through, than remove and drain fat. In the same pan, sauté pepper and onions until soft. 
Mix Cream Cheese, Provolone, Pepper & Onion mixture, and Steak until combined; refrigerate for an hour or two until mixture becomes firm.

Roll out dough and cut into 16 squares. Place a tablespoon or so of filling in each square and roll into a ball, making sure that there is no filling coming out. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down, and cook at 350 degrees until browned, about 15 minutes.

Beer Wiz Sauce
Place Wiz, (who knew this stuff still exists) Beer, and Worscheshire sauce in pan on low heat, mix until all combined, serve chilled or at room temperature.

Enjoy!