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A freshly made Philly cheesesteak with melted cheese and thinly sliced steak

Classic Philly Cheesesteak

Indulge in a classic Philly Cheesesteak featuring thinly sliced ribeye steak, caramelized onions, and melted provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz, all nestled in a fresh hoagie roll.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches

Equipment

  • Large skillet or griddle
  • Spatulas

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ribeye Steak thinly sliced
  • 1 large Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper thinly sliced (optional)
  • 6-8 slices Provolone Cheese or 1/2 cup Cheez Whiz
  • 4-6 Hoagie Rolls fresh and sturdy
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Sauté the thinly sliced onions (and bell peppers, if using) for 8-10 minutes until softened and caramelized, then remove and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet and increase heat to high. Add the thinly sliced ribeye in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes without stirring.
  • Chop the steak into bite-sized pieces with two spatulas, then cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Return the cooked onions and peppers to the skillet with the steak and mix everything together.
  • Divide the mixture into sections on the skillet, top with cheese slices or Cheez Whiz, and cover for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Lightly toast hoagie rolls while the cheese melts. Scoop the cheesy steak mixture into each roll and serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the onions. You can also customize your cheesesteak with other toppings like mushrooms or hot peppers.