Christmas Day 2023

Philadelphia 76ers: 'The Heater' Cheesesteak

Check out this dish inspired by the Philadelphia 76ers, just in time for the holidays.

The #NBAXmas Cookbook offers an interactive and festive experience where NBA Fans can try recipes from all 30 teams’ home markets.

Each team was challenged to showcase a recipe that best represents their region’s most iconic culinary food. This recipe ranges from a favorite snack, dish or dessert that is unique to the team and fanbase.

Find the origin of each recipe and everything you need to create it yourself below.


“The Heater” Cheesesteak

In the “City of Brotherly Love,” the words Philadelphia and cheesesteak are synonymous with one another. The 76ers hold a firm belief in highlighting the Greater Philadelphia small business community, entrepreneurs, and local small business owners. For the Philadelphia Home Market Recipe, the 76ers highlight Campo’s Cheesesteaks, a family-run sandwich shop that has been around since 1947.


Ingredients:

Grass-fed Rib-Eye steaks (Cut into 16th of an inch slices)
Spanish onions
Hot Pepper Jack cheese
Hot sauce
Salt & pepper
Long sandwich roll

Directions:

  1. Cut rib-eye steak into 16th of an inch slices and cover with salt and pepper
  2. Place steak on the grill until cooked
  3. Cut one Spanish onion in quarter inch cubes and place on the grill until brown
  4. Once steak is cooked, place slices of hot pepper jack cheese on top of the steak until melted
  5. Once the cheese is melted place steak and onions on a long hoagie roll and top with hot sauce and serve

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