Pittsburgh Style Cheesesteak Panini

By RoketJSquerl

This is a clone of the world-famous Primanti Bros. sandwich.

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen french fries
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 16 oz. package shredded cole slaw mix
• 1-1/3 lb. ground sirloin
• Garlic powder
• 12 slices white artisan bread (I used a French batard), about 1/2″ thick
• 6 slices Provolone cheese
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bake frozen french fries according to package directions. While fries are baking, prepare the cole slaw: In a large bowl, combine vinegar and sugar. Stir in oil. Add cabbage to dressing and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, adjusting seasoning as needed. Set aside in the refrigerator. Preheat the panini grill to high heat (400 degrees). Line a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet with waxed paper. With a rolling pin, roll out meat to 1/4″ thickness, roughly in a rectangular shape. Divide into 6 rectangular burgers. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and carefully transfer the burgers to the grill (you will probably need to do this in two batches). Grill 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Turn off the panini grill, clean the grates, and reheat the grill to medium-high heat (375 degrees). For each sandwich, layer a burger, a slice of cheese and a handful of fries on top of a slice of bread. Top with another slice of bread and grill 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bread is toasted. Remove the top bread, add cole slaw and tomatoes to the sandwich. Replace the bread on top. Cut the sandwich in half, serve immediately and enjoy!