Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich layers smoky, caramelized chunks of barbecue beef onto soft rolls, then blankets them with creamy cheese and sweet sautéed onions. Tangy pickled peppers cut through the richness, giving each bite a balanced snap. It’s a crowd-pleasing mashup perfect for game day, casual dinners, or weekend cookouts when you want bold, saucy comfort food.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients, and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Season the beef with the dry rub, and wrap it twice in foil. Place it seam side up on a sheet pan or in a baking dish, and roast in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours.
- 2
Let rest for 1 hour. Unwrap and move to a cutting board. Reserve all juices. Cut into 1-inch cubes and place in a mixing bowl. Add the cooking juices, more dry rub if desired, and bbq sauce. Mix well, wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Transfer the beef to a shallow baking dish and brush it generously with bbq sauce.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until the meat begins to char around the edges, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and brush again with bbq sauce. Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- 5
Roast until the "burnt ends" are as tender as you want, about 1 1/2 hours more.
- 6
Place the "burnt ends" onto the rolls, and top with cheese whiz, onions, peppers, and green onions.
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 918.67 kcal High 46%
- Protein 96.33 g Good Source 193%
- Carbohydrate 74.43 g 27%
- Total Fat 25.41 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 6.91 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 269.61 mg High 90%
- Sodium 1567.42 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 4.69 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 13.26 g --
- Added Sugars 8.7 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 175.2 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 14.06 mg Good Source 78%
- Potassium 186.42 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 38.79 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue Seasoning, Chuck Roast, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 918.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Barbecue Seasoning, Chuck Roast, Diced Onion, Green Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 918.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich healthy?
- Kansas City Burnt Ends Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 918.67 calories and 96.33 g of protein, or 193% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1567.42 mg (68% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.91 g (35% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.7 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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