Philly Cheesesteak (Printable)

Tender ribeye, caramelized onions, and melted cheese on a toasted hoagie roll.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 lb ribeye steak, thinly sliced

→ 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 or Cheese Whiz)

→ Bread

05 - 4 hoagie rolls or long sandwich rolls, split

→ Cooking Essentials

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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Place the ribeye steak in the freezer for 30–45 minutes for easier slicing, then slice as thinly as possible against the grain.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers (if using) and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
03 - Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high, then add the sliced beef in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until just browned, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Return the onions and peppers to the skillet and stir to combine with the beef.
05 - Divide the mixture into four portions in the pan. Place 2 slices of cheese over each portion and let it melt, about 1 minute.
06 - Split the hoagie rolls lengthwise, keeping one side intact. If desired, toast lightly.
07 - Using a spatula, lift each cheesy beef portion and place it into a roll. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The ribeye gets impossibly tender, practically melting into each bite
  • You can customize the cheese exactly how debates at sandwich shops always go
02 -
  • Slicing meat partially frozen is the difference between struggle and success
  • Letting the cheese melt directly on the beef pile in the pan keeps everything intact during transfer
03 -
  • Cooking beef in smaller batches prevents overcrowding the pan and steaming instead of searing
  • Warming rolls in the oven for a few minutes makes a difference in overall sandwich experience
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