Rach on the Radio - Dressed-Up Philly Cheesesteaks

Dressed-Up Philly Cheesesteaks

• For the Garlic Butter Bread:
• 2 loaves baguette, halved and split or 4 crusty sub rolls 12 inches each split
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
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• For the French Onion Steak Filling:
• 1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large or 3 medium onions, very thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 large fresh bay leaf
• 1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/2 cup dry white wine 
• 2 cans beef consommé or 3 cups beef stock
• 4 flat-iron steaks or 1 1/2 to 2 pounds flank steak
• 3 cups shredded Gruyère cheese