Easy Classic Philly Cheesesteak (Printable View)
Thin steak, sweet onions, peppers, and cheese served in toasted rolls for classic Philadelphia comfort.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef and Marinade
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2 pounds top sirloin steak or ribeye, excess fat trimmed and sliced very thin
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2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
→ Vegetables
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
→ Bread and Dairy
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4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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4 tablespoons mayonnaise
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8 slices mild provolone cheese
→ Other
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Place steak in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm for ultra-thin slicing. Trim excess fat, then slice into thin strips and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
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Chop the onion and thinly slice the green and red bell peppers. Set aside with sliced mushrooms.
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With a serrated knife, carefully slice hoagie rolls lengthwise about three-quarters through to hinge them.
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Combine softened butter with minced garlic. Spread generously on cut sides of hoagie rolls. Toast rolls, cut side down, on a skillet or griddle over medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring, until lightly caramelized. Remove onions and reserve.
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Increase skillet heat to medium-high. Add remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, distribute thinly sliced steak in a single layer. Cook steak for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring for a seared crust, then turn. Add bell peppers and mushrooms, cook 2 more minutes, then return onions and toss together.
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Divide steak and vegetable mixture into four equal sections in the pan. Top each with two slices of provolone cheese. Turn off the heat and allow cheese to melt.
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Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the cut side of each toasted hoagie roll. Place each roll over a portion of steak, vegetables, and melted cheese, then use a spatula to lift and invert the filling into the roll. Serve immediately while hot.
# Supplementary Details:
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For ultra-tender steak, ensure the knife is very sharp and the beef is chilled before slicing thin for best texture.