If you’re craving a delicious and satisfying meal but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, then this quick and easy Philly cheesesteak recipe is just what you need!
Why You’ll Love Philly Cheesesteak
Whenever I’m in a rush, this is one of my go-to recipes because it takes just a few simple ingredients, minimal preparation, and is ready in about 30 minutes! Seriously, it doesn’t get any better than this!
What is a Philly Cheesesteak?
According to most food sites, the sandwich was created by a Philadelphian named Pat Olivieri, a hot dog cart owner, in 1930. He wanted to eat something different, so his brother went to the butcher and brought back chopped beef. Pat cooked it with some onions and placed it in an Italian roll, which would become the base of the sandwich. Then, in 1940, a manager at Pat’s King of Steaks added Provolone cheese and the famous Philly Cheesesteak was born.
What to Serve with Philly Cheesesteak?
- Fresh Green Salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Mayo Free Potato and Capers Salad
- Vegetable Potato Salad
- French Fries or Zucchini Fries
- Roasted Pototoes
- Onion Rings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Rib eye thin cut or top round, thinly sliced into 1/4″ thickness
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into 1/4″ thickness
- 1 large green bell pepper*, thinly sliced into 1/4″ thickness
- 1 large Anaheim chili, sliced thinly sliced into 1/8″ thickness (optional)
- 1/2 lb. provolone cheese, about 7-8 slices
- 8 hoagie rolls or bolillo rolls
- 1 1/2 T. oil, olive or canola
- 1/4 tsp. + 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
- Mayonnaise for hoagie roll
Kitchen Tools
- Cast iron skillet, 12″ to 13″
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Butter knife
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak
Step 1. Before cooking, thinly slice the meat and vegetables. Then salt and pepper the meat. Set aside.
Step 2. Next, heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add the onions, bell peppers, and Anaheim chili and cook for about 10 minutes.
Anaheim Chili
Adding Anaheim chili won’t make this spicy. It adds a hint of sweetness without the spicy heat of most peppers.
Step 3. Add beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing until most of the meat is cooked.
Step 4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Provolone cheese. Continue to stir and mix until the cheese becomes stringy and melts. Turn off the heat.
Step 5. Optional for toasted hoagie rolls – While the cheese is melting, start the broiler to toast the hoagie or bollilo rolls. Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise onto each hoagie roll being served and toast under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the rolls are slightly brown at the edges. If you prefer not to broil the rolls, just add a bit of mayonnaise onto each roll being served.
Step 4. Fill each hoagie foll with about 3/4 cup of the meat mixture. Enjoy!
How to Store Leftovers
Keep any leftover Philly Cheesesteak filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This quick and easy Philly cheesesteak recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight or whenever you’re craving a flavorful meal with minimal ingredients.
Quick and Easy Philly Cheesesteak
Ingredients
- 1 lb. rib eye thin cut or top round steak, thinly sliced into 1/4" thickness
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into 1/4" thickness
- 1 large green bell pepper*, thinly sliced into 1/4" thickness
- 1 large Anaheim chili, sliced thinly sliced into 1/8" thickness
- 1/2 lb. provolone cheese, about 7-8 slices
- 8 hoagie rolls or bolillo rolls
- 1 1/2 T. oil, olive or canola
- 1/4 tsp. + 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
- Mayonnaise for hoagie roll
Instructions
- Before cooking, thinly slice the meat and vegetables. Then salt and pepper the meat. Set aside.
- Next, heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, add the onions, bell peppers, and Anaheim chili and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add beef and cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing until most of the meat is cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Then stir in Worcestershire sauce and Provolone cheese. Continue to stir and mix until the cheese becomes stringy and melts. Turn off the heat.
- Optional for toasted hoagie rolls - While the cheese is melting, start the broiler to toast the hoagie rolls.** Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise onto each hoagie roll being served and toast under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the rolls are slightly brown at the edges. If you prefer not to broil the hoagie rolls, just add a bit of mayonnaise onto each roll being served.
- Fill each hoagie foll with about 3/4 cup of the meat mixture. Enjoy!
Notes
*For color, use a mix of half green and half orange bell peppers. But there always needs to be some green bell peppers for the distinct Philly Cheesesteak flavor.
**Hoagie/Bollilo rolls can also be toasted in a pan on medium heat.
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