Philly Cheesesteak
The classic Philadelphia sandwich — thinly sliced beef with melted cheese (provolone, American, or Cheez Whiz) on a hoagie roll. Best with grilled onions and peppers.
Prep Time
11 min
Cook Time
22 min
Servings
6
Calories
471 cal

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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef600 g
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Bread3 slices
- Sugar¾ cup
- Butter½ cup
- Vanilla Extract1 ½ tsp
- Milk1 ½ cup
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef600 g
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Bread3 slices
- Sugar0.75 cup
- Butter0.5 cup
- Vanilla Extract1.5 tsp
- Milk1.5 cup
Instructions
- 1
Freeze 1.5 lb of ribeye or sirloin for 30 minutes — easier to slice thin. Slice as thin as possible against the grain.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large flat griddle or skillet over high heat. Sauté 1 sliced onion and 1 sliced bell pepper for 5 minutes until softened and charred. Push to one side.
- 3
Add the sliced beef to the empty side. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 90 seconds, stirring and chopping with two spatulas to break up. Mix with onions and peppers.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium. Top the beef mixture with 6 slices of provolone cheese (or American). Let melt 30 seconds.
- 5
Slice 4 hoagie rolls in half (not all the way through). Toast lightly.
- 6
Use a spatula to scoop the beef-cheese-onion mixture onto each roll. Serve immediately with chips, pickles, hot sauce. Some add ketchup (controversial in Philly).
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Freeze meat for thin slicing. Essential.
- 2.Slice against the grain.
- 3.Two spatulas to chop and mix. Diner-style technique.
- 4.Hoagie roll. Sturdy enough to hold the wet filling.
🔬 Why It Works
Philly cheesesteaks succeed with thinly sliced beef (frozen meat slices thin), the right cheese (provolone is classic; Cheez Whiz is Philly authentic), and proper hoagie roll. The combination of tender beef, melted cheese, and sweet grilled onions is the iconic flavor.
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