Easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
This easy Philly cheesesteak recipe is our go-to quick dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. We can take them on-the-go to sports practice or serve them to a crowd at a tailgate. All ages (including picky eaters) love their delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 tablespoons butter or mayo
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil divided
- ½ white onion chopped, optional Note 1
- ½ green bell pepper diced, optional
- ½ red bell pepper diced, optional
- 1 ½ lbs ribeye steak or top sirloin steak thinly sliced Note 2
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
To prepare the rolls
- Slice hoagie rolls ¾ way and smear 1 tablespoon of butter, or mayo inside of each roll.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. (I used 12-inch skillet.)
- Place the rolls cut-side down on hot skillet and toast until nice and golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
To cook the vegetables
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet you used to toast the roll.
- When the oil is hot, add the diced onion and bell peppers, and cook until they are nice and soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer onto a small plate.
To cook the meat
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced steaks, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until meat is fully cooked, no more than 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked bell peppers. (Alternatively, you can reserve the bell peppers and serve them on the side as a topping.)
To assemble
- Remove from the heat and divide the meat into 4 equal parts in the skillet. Place 2 slices of provolone cheese on top of each steak pile. Cover and let it melt for about a minute or so.
- Then, place a toasted hoagie roll on top of each steak pile. Slide a spatula under the meat and flip the sandwiches one at a time. Serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1: Vegetables (onions and peppers) are optional, and you can also use frozen ones, if you had some in the freezer as part of your meal prep routine.
Note 2: To achieve super-thin meat slices, freeze the steak for 30-45 minutes, or until it is mostly firm. Using a sharp knife, shave off thin slices against the grain. Be careful when you are cooking! Thinly sliced meat cooks in minutes.
Make-Ahead Tip: Wrap the assembled sandwich in foil and refrigerate. When ready to serve, place the wrapped sandwich in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until fully heated through and the cheese is melted. It’s a great grab-and-go for a quick meal!
Storing Tips:
- Philly cheesesteaks are ideal for serving immediately. Thinly sliced meat cooks in no time, and reheating the steak toughens it. You can store the leftover sandwiches in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Just reheat in the microwave or oven until just warmed through; it only takes a couple of minutes.
- To make the sandwiches in advance, wrap the assembled sandwich in foil and refrigerate for up to a couple of hours. When ready to serve, place the wrapped sandwich in the oven at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes, or until fully heated through and the cheese is melted. It’s a great grab-and-go for a quick meal!
- Philly cheesesteaks are ideal for serving immediately. Thinly sliced meat cooks in no time, and reheating the steak toughens it. You can store the leftover sandwiches in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Just reheat in the microwave or oven until just warmed through; it only takes a couple of minutes.
- To make the sandwiches in advance, wrap the assembled sandwich in foil and refrigerate for up to a couple of hours. When ready to serve, place the wrapped sandwich in the oven at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes, or until fully heated through and the cheese is melted. It’s a great grab-and-go for a quick meal!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 746kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 50gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1022mgPotassium: 606mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 905IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 326mgIron: 14mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
