Philly Cheesesteak

Name: Classic Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb shaved beef steak; salt, to taste; 1 medium red onion; 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp vegetable oil, divided; 3 tbsp butter, divided; 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce; 8 slices provolone cheese; 2 hoagie rolls; mayonnaise, to taste; mustard, to taste

This classic Philly cheesesteak pairs thinly shaved beef with caramelized peppers and onions, topped with melted provolone on a toasted hoagie roll. The key to authenticity is cooking the beef quickly over high heat and layering flavors with Worcestershire sauce.

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Total

30 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

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Ingredients

1 lb shaved beef steak
salt, to taste
1 medium red onion
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp vegetable oil, divided
3 tbsp butter, divided
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
8 slices provolone cheese
2 hoagie rolls
mayonnaise, to taste
mustard, to taste

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Instructions

1
Place the shaved beef steak in a bowl and season with salt.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the sliced red onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
4
Add the sliced green and red bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
5
Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
6
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
7
Add the shaved steak to the pan in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook on one side until browned, then flip and sear the other side.
8
Once all the steak is cooked, return it to the skillet.
9
Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and add the cooked vegetables back to the pan. Stir everything to combine.
10
Lay the provolone cheese slices over the top of the meat and vegetable mixture.
11
Remove the skillet from the heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit for a minute or two until the cheese is fully melted.
12
Stir the melted cheese into the steak and peppers.
13
In a separate pan or on a griddle, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and toast the inside of the hoagie rolls until golden brown.
14
Spread mayonnaise and drizzle mustard on the toasted rolls.
15
Pile the cheesesteak mixture onto the rolls and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cook shaved beef over high heat in batches for 2-3 minutes only, stirring constantly—overcooking makes it tough and dry.
Caramelize peppers and onions separately from the beef on medium heat with butter to develop deep flavor.
Toast the hoagie roll lightly before assembling to prevent sogginess from juices and melted cheese.
Add provolone cheese directly to hot beef off heat so it melts completely from residual warmth.

Substitutions

Provolone cheese → American cheese or Cheez Whiz (more authentic to some regional styles)
Hoagie rolls → ciabatta or Italian sub rolls (texture varies slightly)
Red and green bell peppers → yellow or orange peppers (sweeter, same cooking time)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked beef and vegetables separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days; reheat gently on the stovetop and assemble fresh.

Common Questions

What cut of beef should I use for Philly cheesesteak?

Use shaved beef steak, typically ribeye or sirloin, sliced paper-thin. Ask your butcher to shave it, or partially freeze whole steak and slice with a sharp knife.