Alright, alright, listen up y’all. We gonna talk ’bout them Philly cheese steaks, ya know, the real deal, the kinda food that sticks to your ribs. But a good steak sandwich, it ain’t just about the steak and cheese, no sirree. You gotta have somethin’ on the side, somethin’ to make it a real meal, ya feel me?
Now, I ain’t no fancy cook, I just make what tastes good, and what fills up the belly. So, when I make them Philly cheese steaks, I always think, “What goes good with this here meaty goodness?” And let me tell ya, I got a few ideas.
- First off, them fries. Yeah, French fries, the crispy kind, the ones that snap when you bite ’em. You can get ’em from the store, frozen and all, or you can make your own, but either way, they gotta be good and salty. Them fries, they just belong with a Philly cheese steak, like peanut butter and jelly, ya know? Kids love ’em, grown-ups love ’em, everyone loves ’em. And if you wanna get fancy, you can sprinkle some paprika on ’em, gives ’em a little kick.
- Then there’s them taters, mashed taters. But not just any mashed taters, the good kind, with roasted garlic in ’em. Oh yeah, garlic makes everything better. You boil them taters till they soft, mash ’em up with butter and milk, and then you throw in that roasted garlic. Makes it creamy and garlicky, and it goes perfect with that juicy steak and cheese. It’s soft and warm, and it just melts in your mouth. Good for the soul, I tell ya.
- And don’t forget the mushrooms. Not them raw ones, mind you, but the sauteed ones, cooked up in butter with a little salt and pepper. Them mushrooms, they soak up all that buttery goodness, and they get all soft and juicy. And when you put ’em on your plate next to that Philly cheese steak, oh man, it’s a match made in heaven. They add a little somethin’ extra, a little earthiness, ya know?
Now, some folks like to have somethin’ green with their steak. I ain’t a big fan of that rabbit food myself, but I gotta admit, a little salad ain’t so bad. You can get them bagged salads from the store, the ones with the lettuce and carrots and all that. Or you can make your own, with whatever you got in the fridge. Just toss it with a little dressing, and you got yourself a side dish. It ain’t gonna fill you up like fries or taters, but it’ll make you feel a little less guilty about eatin’ that big ol’ steak sandwich.
Another good one is coleslaw. That’s the stuff with the shredded cabbage and carrots, all mixed up with a creamy dressing. It’s sweet and tangy, and it cuts through the richness of the steak and cheese. It’s kinda like that salad stuff, but a little bit better, in my opinion. It’s got more crunch, more flavor, and it just goes good with that hearty sandwich.
And if you wanna get real fancy, you can make some baked beans. Them beans, they take a while to cook, but they worth it. You gotta soak ’em overnight, then simmer ’em with some onions and bacon and molasses. They get all thick and sweet and smoky, and they go great with just about anything, ‘specially a Philly cheese steak. It’s a stick-to-your-ribs kind of side, the kind that’ll keep you goin’ all day long.
Sweet potato wedges are another good option, and I’m not talking about boiled sweet potatoes. No, I mean grilled, roasted, baked, anything that makes them edges crisp and the insides soft. A little salt and pepper, maybe some brown sugar, and you’ve got yourself a side dish that is both sweet and savory. My grandbaby, she loves these things, always askin’ for ’em. She calls ’em “orange fries”, bless her heart.
Now, there’s this Brussel sprout salad thing. I ain’t gonna lie, I never heard of it ’til my neighbor lady brought some over. They’re like tiny cabbages, all shredded up with some kinda fancy dressing. They was surprisingly good, crunchy and kinda sweet. So I guess you could try them too, if you wanna be adventurous. But me, I still prefer them fries.
So there ya have it, a few ideas for what to serve with your Philly cheese steak. You don’t gotta be a fancy cook to make good food, ya just gotta have a good appetite and a little bit of common sense. Just pick somethin’ you like, somethin’ that goes good with that steak and cheese, and you’ll have a meal that’ll make your belly happy. And that’s all that matters, ain’t it? Making sure everyone’s fed and happy.
