Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Make Spiced Mayonnaise: Whisk the Marinade ingredients together in a Ziploc bag. Remove 1 tablespoon and mix it with 1/2 cup mayonnaise in a small bowl to make "Spiced Mayonnaise." Add hot sauce to the mayonnaise if desired, then store in the refrigerator.

Marinate Steak: Add the thinly sliced steak to a Ziploc bag with the remaining marinade. Marinate for 6 hours or overnight. Remove the steak from the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking.

Prepare Rolls: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice each hoagie roll in half horizontally. Hollow out the bottom and top halves of the bread, leaving about a 1/2-inch shell.

Cook Meat: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Pat excess marinade off of the steak and add it to the skillet. Cook without stirring for 1 minute, then continue cooking while stirring just until the meat is no longer pink, about 1-2 minutes, chopping it up with a spatula as you cook. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. (You can also chop on a cutting board or chop finer on a cutting board-the key is not to overcook.) *Drain off any liquid that accumulates as the steak cooks.

Sauté Veggies: Wipe out the skillet and heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook 6-8 minutes or until softened.

Add Cheese: Add the chopped steak back to the pan along with 3/4 cup cheddar, one tablespoon Spiced Mayonnaise, and pimientos (optional). Stir just until the steak is warmed through and cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute—season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble: Spread each top and bottom half of the hoagie roll with the Spiced Mayonnaise. Evenly divide the beef mixture between the bottom buns, then top each with 2 slices of provolone cheese.

Bake: Bake hoagies open faced for 5 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted. Replace top buns and eat immediately.