Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich (Print page)

Thinly sliced beef with caramelized onions and melted cheese in a toasted roll

# What You Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 lb ribeye steak, thinly sliced against the grain (partially freeze for easier slicing)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Cheese

04 - 8 slices provolone cheese (or American cheese/Cheez Whiz)

→ Bread

05 - 4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

→ Cooking Essentials

06 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place ribeye steak in the freezer for 30-45 minutes until firm. Slice as thinly as possible against the grain for optimal tenderness.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers if using. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and lightly browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining oil to skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Arrange sliced beef in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Sear, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Return vegetables to skillet and mix with beef. Divide mixture into four equal portions. Place 2 cheese slices over each portion. Cover briefly until cheese melts, approximately 1 minute.
05 - Split hoagie rolls lengthwise, keeping the back edge intact for structural integrity. Lightly toast if desired.
06 - Using a spatula, transfer each cheesy beef portion into a prepared roll. Serve immediately while hot and cheese is melted.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Restaurant quality results in under 30 minutes without any fancy equipment
  • Customizable cheese options let you recreate your favorite sandwich shop version
  • The meat freezes beautifully for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners
02 -
  • Never skip the freezing step for the meat. I tried once and ended up with jagged, uneven slices that cooked unevenly.
  • Get your skillet properly hot before adding the beef or youll steam the meat instead of searing it.
  • Work in batches if your pan is crowded. Overcrowding drops the pan temperature and you lose that beautiful browning.
03 -
  • Serve with pickled peppers on the side for that authentic diner experience
  • Wrap your assembled sandwich in foil and let it rest for 2 minutes before eating
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