Philly Cheesesteak
Creamy melted cheese, tender sautéed beef, sweet onions, and bell peppers are nestled inside a toasted hoagie roll for a classic Philadelphia-style sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ribeye steak ultra-thinly sliced (ask your butcher or freeze 30 min and slice with a sharp knife)
- 4 hoagie rolls 6–7″ each; see my Ultimate Hoagie Roll Guide
- 8 oz provolone cheese slices or 6 oz Cheez Whiz for authenticity
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced (sweet onion adds extra caramelized flavor)
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced (red pepper is sweeter—try mixing both)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil for a higher smoke point
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus extra to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
Optional
- 4 oz sliced mushrooms button or cremini
- 2 tbsp beef broth to deglaze
- hot pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add onions (and mushrooms if using) and sauté 3–4 minutes until they are just turning golden, stirring often. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Push veggies to one side, drizzle remaining oil, then drop in the steak. Spread it out so it cooks evenly, and season with salt and pepper.
- After about 2 minutes, flip steak slices and stir together with onions and peppers. If the pan looks dry, splash in the beef broth to deglaze and boost flavor.
- Lower heat to medium, layer cheese over the meat-veggie mix, and cover the skillet for 1–2 minutes to melt thoroughly.
- While cheese melts, split hoagie rolls lengthwise (do not slice all the way through) and toast cut sides in a separate dry skillet—1 minute per side—until lightly browned.
- Use a spatula to scoop the cheesy steak and veggies into each roll, letting some meat juices soak into the bread. Top with hot pepper flakes if you like a kick.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is still pull-apart melty.
Notes
Wrap cooled leftovers in foil or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a covered skillet over low heat for 3–4 minutes, or microwave on medium in 30-second bursts covered with a damp paper towel.
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