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[SeeGeeWhy]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

With the cost of beef these days, they’d probably run over $20 each.

Where can you get lunch of any kind under $20?

[DownInFlames]

Arby's is exactly who they want to be.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

Arby's is exactly who they want to be.

Fine. It’s what you wish Arby’s was.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy

Where can you get lunch of any kind under $20?

Pretty much all Vietnamese restaurants are still under $20. A Pho with a beer is right around $20. A sub with a pop is well under $20. Vermicelli bowl $15 to $20.

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by Wormius

Not a philly cheesesteak, but if you you’re lucky the Calgary Italian Bakery has a hot beef cheddar special that is insanely delicious. It’s like what Arby’s wishes it could be.

Arby’s catching strays. Damn, I love Arby’s

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy

Where can you get lunch of any kind under $20?

Pho. Vermicelli. Shawarma. Fried chicken. Subs. Burgers. Lots of options for a lunch under $20.

Fast food has become expensive. But a place that relies almost entirely on beef is going to have to jack up prices even more than others.

It's like fish. Fish and chips used to be a cheap meal out. But Joey's Only saw the writing on the wall with the relentlessly rising cost of fish, and pivoted to tacos and poutine when they rebranded as Joey's and then Streats.

[troutman]

Varsity Pizza has cheap subs and slices.

[CliffFletcher]

I just make my own philly cheesesteaks.

Recipe (serves 4)

Put 2 sirloin steaks in freezer for 60 min to firm up.

Slice one whole onion thinly, and cut one whole red pepper into slices.

Heat the onion and peppers in a pan with olive oil, salt and pepper and cook on medium-low until caramelized (30 min)

Take beef out of freezer. It should be firm but not solid.

Cut beef into very thin slices (easier because it's half-frozen) and spread on a large chopping board.

Pat beef slices dry with paper towel. THIS IS ESSENTIAL TO GET A SEAR.

Generously season beef with salt and pepper.

Heat canola oil in a pan at high heat (8/10). Turn on hood fan.

Sear the beef in batches, ensuring that the pan is not crowded. The meat should be in one layer, not piled in.

Prepare 4 sub buns by cutting them open and spreading cheese whiz on them (you can use real cheese but it won't be the same).

Fill each bun with a portion of the seared beef and another of the onions and peppers.

Cut each bun in half.

Each with ready supply of paper towels.

[bettercallbettman]

Why hasn't someone thrown up condos where the "Bad Lands" Stampede tent sits.

[Shazam]

South side was done first.