Try this easy Philly cheesesteak sandwich recipe! Thinly sliced juicy steak, caramelized onions and peppers topped with melty cheese all piled onto a toasted hoagie roll.
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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK RECIPE
This cheesy Philly cheese steak sandwich is easy to make and loaded with all the right flavors! A toasted hoagie roll filled with juicy steak, caramelized onions, peppers and mushrooms, and melty cheese. This classic Philly cheese steak sandwich is a great weeknight dinner idea, or perfect when hosting.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Hoagie Buns– For the best results, you want to use a good quality hoagie roll or sub bun. I love to use the hoagie rolls from the bakery section of my local grocery store for a fresher bun.
- Steak– You want to use thinly sliced ribeye steak for the most authentic flavors! You can also use top sirloin steak, skirt steak or even flank steak. The key is to slice the steak super thin for the best results.
- Peppers– I love to use green bell peppers for all my cheese steak sandwiches! You can substitute for another color bell pepper or just leave the peppers out completely.
- Onions– You can use either red onion or yellow onion for this recipe. The key is to get caramelized onions for the delicious flavor!
- Mushrooms– Although mushrooms are totally optional, they add so many additional flavors! Either white button mushrooms or portobello mushrooms can be used.
- Cheese– This recipe calls for sliced provolone cheese, but you can also use sliced Swiss cheese or Colby Jack cheese.
- Flavor– To season the veggies and steak, I use a simple blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika! You can use any other additional seasonings you prefer!
- Sauce– What elevates these subs is this sauce, it elevates the flavors and helps you avoid dry sandwiches! The sauce is just a simple mix of mayo and ketchup.
HOW TO MAKE A PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH
Have these delicious beef Philly cheese steak sandwiches ready in no time!
- In a bowl, combine all the seasonings to form a blend. Prepare the spread for the hoagie rolls.
- In a skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms, peppers, and red onion on medium high heat with oil until caramelized. Season with a third of the seasoning blend. Once tender, remove from the skillet.
- Add thinly sliced steak to the skillet and sauté until the steak is cooked through. Season with the rest of the seasoning blend.
- Once the beef is cooked through, add the veggies back to the skillet and mix to combine.
- Turn off the heat and top with provolone cheese. Close the skillet with a lid and allow the cheese to melt.
- Meanwhile, toast the hoagies and spread the sauce onto the buns. Load the hoagies with the beef Philly cheese steak mixture.
- Serve with desired sides and enjoy immediately, while still hot.
| SUB ADDITIONS– Elevate your sub and add jalapenos, hot sauce, tomatoes, spicy mayo, garlic aioli, mustard or pickles to your sub! |
SERVING IDEAS-
Pair these delicious Philly cheese steak sandwiches with the proper sides for the ultimate lunch or dinner! Pair with:
- Crispy French Fries
- Pickles
- Garden Salad
- Chips
- Potato Wedges
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Onion Rings
- Loaded Fries
- Truffle Fries
- Coleslaw
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
No! The traditional Philly cheesesteak only has steak, onions and cheese. You can totally leave out the peppers and mushrooms if desired.
The key to getting thinly sliced steak is to put the steak in the freezer for 15-30 minutes before!
I don’t recommend making the sub ahead of time, but you can prepare the filing ahead of time! You can make the beef Philly cheesesteak filling up to 3-4 days ahead of time.
No, you can swap the bread and make different inspired Philly recipes. You can make Philly cheesesteak stuffed bell peppers, quesadillas, grilled cheese or more!
Once the leftovers are cooled, store the mixture in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat and assemble subs when ready to enjoy. Do not assemble the subs until ready to enjoy, to avoid soggy sandwiches.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave, air fryer, oven or stovetop until everything is warmed through.
OTHER SANDWICH RECIPES-
Get some more sandwich inspiration with these other great recipes:
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 hoagie buns
- 1 1/2 lbs steak thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 6 oz provolone cheese sliced
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter for sautéing
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Sauce-
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the seasonings for the sandwich filling.1 ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, 1 ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika
- Prepare the spread for the hoagie rolls by combining mayo and ketchup together.3 Tbsp mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp ketchup
- In a large skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms, peppers and onions with butter on medium high heat.8 oz mushrooms, sliced, 1 large green bell pepper, sliced, 1/2 red onion, sliced, 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, for sautéing
- Season with 1/3 of the seasoning mixture and cook the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Once the veggies are caramelized, remove from the skillet. Set aside.
- Add the thinly sliced steak to the skillet and cook on medium high heat for about 3-4 minutes, or until the steak browned. (Do not overcook, you can leave some pink on the steak.)1 1/2 lbs steak, thinly sliced
- Season the steak with the remaining seasoning blend. Then add the veggies back into the skillet and mix to combine.
- Turn off the heat and layer slices of provolone cheese over the Philly cheesesteak mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt perfectly.6 oz provolone cheese , sliced
- While the cheese melts, toast your hoagie rolls to a golden brown in a separate skillet or in the oven. Once toasted, spread your prepared sauce generously onto each bun.4 hoagie buns
- With a spatula or spoon, scoop the cheesy Philly mixture onto the toasted hoagie rolls, evenly dividing the mixture between the four buns. (If you are not enjoying them all immediately, do not add the mixture to the buns to avoid soggy buns.)
- Serve your Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches immediately while it is still hot. Pair with your favorite sides and enjoy.
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