Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich (Print Version)

Savory sandwich with thinly sliced beef, sautéed onions, and gooey cheese—an iconic Philadelphia favorite for hearty meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ribeye steak, very thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
03 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
05 - 4 hoagie rolls or sub buns
06 - 8 slices provolone cheese (or Cheese Whiz, for a classic touch)
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the sliced onions (and bell peppers, if using) and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
03 - Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.
04 - Add the thinly sliced beef to the empty side and cook for 2–3 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until just browned.
05 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix the beef and vegetables together.
06 - Divide the beef and vegetable mixture into four piles in the skillet. Top each pile with two slices of provolone cheese.
07 - Let the cheese melt for about 1 minute.
08 - Slice the hoagie rolls open and place them over each pile to steam slightly.
09 - Carefully scoop the filling into the rolls using a spatula.
10 - Serve hot, with extra cheese sauce if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients available at any grocery store
  • Perfectly balanced flavors with minimal effort
  • Customizable to your preference with cheese options
02 -
  • These sandwiches are best eaten immediately while the cheese is hot and gooey
  • The traditional Philadelphia version uses thinly shaved ribeye not ground beef
  • An authentic cheesesteak contains simply beef onions and cheese with no other condiments
03 -
  • Slice against the grain when cutting your ribeye to ensure maximum tenderness in every bite
  • Cook the meat in batches if your skillet isn't large enough to prevent overcrowding and steaming
  • For authentic presentation order your cheese wiz as whiz wit to get onions or whiz witout for no onions just like they do in Philly

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