Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks (Print Version)
Savory ground beef with caramelized peppers and onions, topped with melted provolone on toasted hoagie rolls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat & Cheese
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
02 - 4 slices provolone cheese
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Breads & Condiments
07 - 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and peppers until softened and lightly caramelized, about 7–8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
03 - Push vegetables to the side of the pan and add ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir together the beef and vegetables. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
05 - Slice hoagie rolls and spread butter on the insides. Toast in the oven for 3–5 minutes until lightly crisp.
06 - Scoop the hot beef mixture evenly into the rolls. Top each with a slice of provolone. Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally with pickled peppers or extra condiments.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ground beef cooks faster and breaks into perfect bite sized pieces that stay in the sandwich
- The vegetables get sweet and caramelized which balances the rich meat beautifully
- Everything happens in one skillet so cleanup is almost nonexistent
02 -
- Draining excess fat after cooking the beef prevents your sandwich from becoming greasy and messy
- Buttering and toasting the rolls first creates a crucial barrier that keeps the bread from getting soggy
- Letting the vegetables caramelize properly takes longer but creates that authentic cheesesteak flavor
03 -
- Slice your vegetables as thinly as possible for better texture and faster cooking
- Let the meat mixture rest in the pan for a minute off the heat before serving so the juices redistribute