How to Make Kansas City Style "Burnt Ends" Philly Cheesesteak - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more satisfying in life than a delicious, mouthwatering sandwich, and when it comes to iconic American sandwiches, the Philly cheesesteak is at the top of the list. But what happens when you take the classic flavors of a Philly cheesesteak and combine them with the smoky, savory goodness of Kansas City style "burnt ends"? The result is a truly unforgettable culinary experience that will have you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ pounds beef chuck roast (should be very well-marbled)
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue dry rub
  • ½ cup Kansas City style BBQ sauce
  • 4 sandwich or hoagie rolls
  • 1 (8 ounce) container cheese whiz, or sliced cheese as needed
  • ⅔ cup sautéed onions
  • ⅔ cup chopped jarred pickled peppers
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Refrigerate Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 13 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients, and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Season beef with dry rub, and double wrap in foil. Place on a sheet pan or in a baking dish, seam side up, and roast in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Let rest for 1 hour. Unwrap and transfer to a cutting board. Reserve all juices. Cut into 1-inch cubes and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add cooking juices, more dry rub if desired, and bbq sauce. Mix well, wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Transfer beef into a shallow baking dish and brush generously with bbq sauce.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until meat starts to char around the edges, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and brush again with bbq sauce. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Roast until the "burnt ends" are as tender as you want, about 1 1/2 hours more.
  • Transfer the "burnt ends" onto the rolls, and finish with cheese whiz, onions, peppers, and green onions.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    1582 cal.

    • Total Fat: 99g
    • Saturated Fat: 41g
    • Cholesterol: 328mg
    • Sodium: 3212mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 87g
    • Potassium: 1511mg