Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks (Printable)
Sautéed peppers and onions with seasoned ground beef and melted provolone on toasted hoagie rolls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 blend
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Cheese
05 - 8 slices provolone cheese
→ Bread
06 - 4 hoagie rolls, split and toasted
→ Condiments & Pantry
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and green peppers, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula into small crumbles. Cook for 6-8 minutes until thoroughly browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Return the sautéed peppers and onions to the skillet and toss everything together to combine evenly.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Arrange the provolone cheese slices over the beef mixture in an even layer. Cover the skillet and let sit for about 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
05 - While the cheese melts, place the split hoagie rolls under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Toast until golden brown and lightly crisp, about 1-2 minutes.
06 - Spoon the cheesy beef and vegetable mixture evenly onto each toasted hoagie roll. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Using ground beef instead of shaved steak means dinner is on the table in thirty minutes flat without sacrificing any of that classic flavor.
- The Worcestershire sauce trick adds a depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is every single time.
02 -
- Drain the excess fat from the beef before adding the garlic and seasonings or the whole sandwich will taste greasy instead of rich.
- Do not skip toasting the rolls because soft bread will collapse under the weight of the filling and you will end up eating this with a fork anyway.
03 -
- Resist the urge to stir the ground beef constantly because letting it sit undisturbed for a minute at a time creates those flavorful browned bits that carry the dish.
- Covering the skillet when melting the cheese traps the heat and melts it evenly without overcooking the beef underneath.