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Can you buy shaved beef?
It's made of 100 percent lean beef, sliced thin, allowing you to heat it up in a frying pan in minutes. ... This shaved beef is available in a convenient 1-lb package. Old Neighborhood Beef Shaved Steak: 100% lean beef.
What cut of beef is used for Philly steak?
Ribeye is the steak of choice for Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches. It is well-marbled and tender when cooked. Another cut that we have used with great results is flank steak which is lean but very tender when cut against the grain. You will need a little extra oil on your cooking surface if using flank steak.