Cheesesteaks with Peppers and Onions

In a very large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add beef strips; sprinkle with black pepper and salt. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes or just until beef is slightly pink in the center, stirring frequently. Remove beef from skillet; cover and set aside.

In the same skillet, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons oil, the mushroom, sweet pepper, chile pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Split bread loaf in half horizontally. Scoop out the soft centers of the top and bottom of the loaf, leaving about a 1/2-inch shell. (Save soft bread centers for another use.) Place bread halves, cut sides up, on a large baking sheet lined with foil.

Broil bread 5 to 6 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until toasted. Spoon vegetable mixture into bottom half of the loaf. Top with steak strips and cheese. Remove loaf top from the baking sheet. Broil filled bottom half of loaf for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Place loaf top over filling. To serve, cut crosswise into six portions. Makes 6 servings.