Description
Philly cheesesteaks bring Philadelphia’s soulful street cuisine straight to your kitchen with mouthwatering beef, melted cheese, and perfectly grilled onions. Crispy rolls cradle succulent strips of steak that will transport your taste buds to authentic Pennsylvania flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds sirloin steak (thinly sliced)
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- 3/4 cup Cheez Whiz
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 large green bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 ounces fresh mushrooms (minced)
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
Bread:
- 6 hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Carefully slice beef across the grain into ultra-thin strips, preserving marbled fat for enhanced flavor and juiciness.
- Finely chop garlic and mushrooms, then cut onions and bell peppers into delicate strips.
- Heat skillet with bacon grease over medium-high heat, adding garlic, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until vegetables become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Transfer sautéed vegetables to a separate plate, maintaining skillet’s heat and residual bacon grease.
- Season beef strips with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, then quickly sear in hot skillet for 2-3 minutes until just before fully cooked.
- Reintroduce vegetables to skillet, gently combining with beef and allowing flavors to meld for additional 2 minutes.
- Lightly brush hoagie rolls with bacon grease, then toast until golden and crispy edges form.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly across toasted rolls, layer provolone cheese, pile on sizzling beef and vegetable mixture, then optionally crown with melted Cheez Whiz for classic Philadelphia style.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain when it’s slightly frozen for easier, more precise cutting.
- Use a sharp knife to achieve paper-thin slices that cook quickly and remain tender.
- Opt for ribeye or sirloin cuts with good marbling for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Try alternative cheese options like white American or mild cheddar for different taste profiles.
- For a low-carb version, serve the filling over cauliflower rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
- Consider using gluten-free rolls or removing bread entirely for a keto-friendly adaptation.
- Add extra umami by incorporating a splash of soy sauce or a sprinkle of mushroom powder.
- Quick-freeze meat for 15-20 minutes before slicing to ensure perfect, uniform thin cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 840 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg