Description
Philly-inspired steak & cheese lava breadsticks bring explosive comfort to classic street food. Melted cheese and tender beef flow through crispy, golden dough, delivering a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Dough and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Heat a skillet with oil and quickly sear the flank steak until edges develop a rich, caramelized brown color.
- Add sliced onions, diced bell peppers, and chopped mushrooms to the skillet, creating a robust vegetable medley that complements the meat’s flavor.
- Season the sizzling mixture with salt and pepper, allowing the ingredients to develop a deep, harmonious taste profile.
- Carefully stretch the pizza dough into a rectangular shape, then slice it into uniform strips for consistent breadstick size.
- Layer the cooked steak and vegetable mixture along each dough strip, ensuring even distribution for a balanced bite.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the filling, creating potential for melty, gooey pockets within each breadstick.
- Tightly roll each strip, sealing the edges to prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Arrange the rolled breadsticks on a lightly greased baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Brush the exterior with melted butter, then dust with finely grated Parmesan and a whisper of garlic powder for enhanced flavor.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated 375°F oven and bake until the breadsticks transform into a golden, crispy masterpiece.
- Remove from oven and let cool momentarily before serving alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use high-quality flank steak for maximum tenderness and flavor, selecting well-marbled cuts with minimal connective tissue.
- Slice steak against the grain to ensure each bite remains soft and easy to chew, preventing tough meat textures.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like plant-based cheese and margarine for lactose-intolerant or vegan guests, maintaining the recipe’s core flavor profile.
- Prep vegetables in uniform sizes to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the breadstick filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg