Our version of Philly Cheesesteaks combine tender beef, sautéed veggies, and melted cheese on a perfectly toasted hoagie. Enjoy this classic sandwich from your own kitchen!
I love Philly Cheesesteaks. Now this cheesesteak recipe isn’t quite the authentic Philadelphia cheesesteak version, but this is the version that you’ll find in other parts of the country. I’m using a great cut of beef, sauteed vegetables, white American cheese, and a delicious fresh hoagie roll for mine.
Get all the details on how I make this sandwich below or click here to head straight to the recipe.
What Is A Philly Cheesesteak?
Philly Cheesesteak is a dish that hails from Philadelphia. Traditionally, it’s a sandwich with thinly sliced beef, onions, and cheese on a crusty sandwich roll. On the West Coast and other places, sometimes additional toppings are added like peppers and mushrooms. That’s what we’ll be doing today, but we’ll show you a more authentically Philly one soon.
The two most famous restaurants for Philly Cheesesteak are Geno’s and Pat’s. The main difference between the two are that Pat’s chops it’s steak while Geno’s serves it sliced, like we’ll do today. Geno’s even has a specific way to properly order your sandwich! You should state your cheese preference and with or without (referring to the onions). For example, “I’d like an American with” for a cheesesteak with American cheese and onions.
What Cut Of Beef Should I Use?
I recommend using a rib-eye because it has lots of nice marbling and is very tender. Sirloin would also work well for a Philly Cheesesteak.
You’ll want to get nice thin slices, so make sure you’re using a sharp knife! If you’re having trouble, partially freezing the meat can be helpful like you’d do for Beef Carpaccio though the slices don’t need to be quite as thin for this.
What Kind Of Cheese Goes On Philly Cheesesteak?
Traditionally, you want to use a mild provolone, white American, or Cheese Whiz. We’ve chosen white American cheese for ours. While some like to let the warmth of the meat and onions slightly melt the cheese, we’re putting ours under the broiler for the perfect melt.
Podcast Episode On Making Philly Cheesesteaks
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PrintPhilly Cheesesteaks Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entrée
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
DESCRIPTION
Our version of Philly Cheesesteaks combine tender beef, sautéed veggies, and melted cheese on a perfectly toasted hoagie. Enjoy this classic sandwich from your own kitchen!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
- 4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, divided
- 1 lb. beef ribeye steak, trimmed and thinly slices
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices white American cheese, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms. Sauté stirring occasionally until mushrooms and onions are slightly browned and the pepper is softened, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Add the beef in as much of a single layer in the skillet as possible. Do not move any of it for 2 minutes. Stir occasionally until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Cut open the hoagie rolls and put them on a pan, cut side up. Put under the broiler until lightly toasted.
- Divide meat among buns. Top with pepper mixture. Top with the cheese.
- Broil just until the cheese is melted.
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