Classic Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks
These classic ground beef Philly cheesesteaks are a simplified version of the iconic sandwich, featuring seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and melted provolone cheese all nestled in a toasted hoagie roll. Quick to prepare, they deliver all the traditional flavors in a comforting and hearty meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spatula
- Lid or foil
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20 works great for flavor
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz for an authentic twist!
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub buns split and lightly toasted
Optional Toppings
- Mayonnaise
- hot sauce
- pickled jalapeños
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add sliced onion and bell pepper.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized, then remove and set aside.
- Add ground beef to the same skillet, breaking it apart and cooking until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Drain excess grease, then stir in garlic powder, salt, and black pepper with the beef.
- Return cooked onions and peppers to the skillet with the beef; mix thoroughly and reduce heat to low.
- Arrange provolone cheese slices over the mixture, cover, and melt for 1-2 minutes until gooey.
- Spoon the cheesy beef mixture into toasted hoagie rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the seasonings. To keep hoagie rolls from getting soggy, lightly toast them before filling. This recipe is easily scalable; adjust ingredient quantities proportionally for more or fewer servings.