There is no need to drive to Philadelphia when you can make Easy Philly Cheesesteak from the comfort of your own home with simple ingredients. Have a delicious sandwich anytime.
These Easy Philly Cheesesteaks are so tender that the meat will melt right in your mouth. If you’ve ever had a south philly cheesesteak then you know what all the hype is about and this homemade version comes pretty close to the real thing.
To learn more about the history of philly subs, check out Charleys for more.
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What We Love About This Steak and Cheese Recipe
- 25 Minute Meal: Make south philly cheesesteaks in less than 25 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All you need is meat, cheese, onions, peppers, rolls, and some seasoning to make a philly cheesesteak sandwich.
- Family Friendly: Cheesesteak hoagie subs will quickly become a family favoite.
Ingredient Notes
- Steak: For making these cheesesteak philly subs, it is best to use ribeye steak that is cut very thinly. For the thinly sliced steak, skirt steak or top sirloin beef will work too. Most grocery stores will have different options to chose from in the meat section.
Variations and Substitutions
- Mushrooms – In addition or in stead of the peppers and onions you can sliced mushrooms.
- Extra Cheese – Feel free to add extra provolone cheese slices or swap in your favorite type of cheese such as swiss or white american cheese.
- Chicken Cheesesteak – Try making chicken cheese steaks by using thin slices chicken in place of steak.
- BBQ Sauce – To switch up the flavors from a typically philly cheesesteak trying drizzling some bbq or buffalo sauce on your sub.
How to Make Cheesesteak Hoagie
These are the basic steps for making Easy Philly Cheesesteak. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information. Check Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more great recipes.
STEP 1: PREP THE MEAT
First thinly sliced meat, unless you are using pre-sliced. Season with salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Then set aside.
STEP 2: SAUTE PEPPERS + ONIONS
In a small bowl add pressed or minced garlic to butter and mix until incorporated. Melt butter and add the garlic to hot skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onions and peppers. Once the onions are translucent and the peppers have softened remove from skillet.
STEP 3: BROWN THE MEAT
Add a drizzle of oil to the skillet then add the thinly sliced meat and cook until the meat has fully browned.
STEP 4: SECTION OFF
Then add back the onion and peppers, mix with the meat until evenly combined. Section the meat mixture into 4 even portions.
STEP 5: ADD THE CHEESE
Place 2 slices of provolone cheese onto each section. Cover your skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melty.
STEP 6: ASSEMBLE
Add the meat and cheese to the bottoms of the rolls. Add mayo or other desired toppings of choice.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
To make this steak and cheese recipe ahead of time, cook the peppers, onions and meat and store in an airtight container. When it comes time to eat heat up in a skillet and then add the cheese.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store the leftovers of steak n cheese filling in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
You can freeze your leftover philly subs, but hold off on assembling and freeze the steak and vegetables in airtight container separate from the sub roll or bun.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat steak and cheese on a pan over medium heat or in the microwave then add to a sub roll. Or wrap in foil and bake in the oven in a baking dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
A hoagie roll is best, however, in place of hoagie roll, you can also use bakery fresh brioche buns.
Easily double or half this recipe by increasing or decreasing ingredients.
The cut of meat to use for phill cheesesteak is ribeye.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Philly Cheesesteak Slider Recipe: Make this a slider recipes into slider by using mini buns or Hawaiian rolls.
- Blackstone: If you own a Blackstone or flat grill this is the perfect recipe to make it own.
- Flavor: Add a little Worcestershire sauce for flavor.
- Bun less: Skip the roll and place the filling on top of a salad or simply eat it on it’s own.
What to Serve with Easy Philly Cheesesteak
- Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
- Easy Caesar Salad
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad
- French Fries or Potato Chips
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Easy Philly Cheasesteak
Equipment
- Bowls
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ribeye, thinly sliced
- ½ sweet onion , chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- First thinly sliced meat, unless you bought it pre-sliced. Then with salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
- In a small bowl add pressed or minced garlic to butter and mix until incorporated.
- Next, add the garlic butter to hot skillet and sauté onions and peppers.
- Once the onions are translucent and the peppers have softened remove from skillet.
- Add a drizzle of oil to the skillet then add the thinly sliced meat and cook until the meat has fully browned.
- Then add back the onion and peppers, mix with the meat until evenly combined.
- Section the meat mixture into 4 even portions.
- Place 2 slices of provolone cheese onto each section. Cover your skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melty.
- Add the meat and cheese to your buns or sub rolls. Add mayo or other desired toppings of choice.
Expert Tips
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- Philly Cheesesteak Slider Recipe: Make this a slider recipes into slider by using mini buns or Hawaiian rolls.
- Blackstone: If you own a blackstone or flat grill this is the perfect recipe to make it own.
- Flavor: Add a little Worcestershire sauce for flavor.
- Bun less: Skip the roll and place the filling on top of a salad or simply eat it on it’s own
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Estimated Nutritional Information
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