Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Overhead view of philly cheesesteak sandwiches on parchment paper with fries on the side.

5 from 12 votes

Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

This easy Philly Cheesesteak recipe is made with tender, thinly sliced beef, sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms and gooey, melted cheese on a toasted hoagie roll!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $15.54 recipe / $3.10 serving

Servings: servings (1 sandwich each)

Author: Marsha McDougal

Ingredients

8 oz. baby bella mushrooms sliced, $2.37
1 green bell pepper $0.89
1 yellow onion $0.70
4 Tbsp butter divided, $0.40
2 Tbsp cooking oil divided, $0.08
12-14 oz. shaved beef steak $6.94*
¾ tsp salt $0.03
½ tsp garlic powder $0.05
½ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.02
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce $0.10
5 hoagie rolls $2.96**
6 slices provolone $0.98***

Instructions

Start by prepping the vegetables. Slice the green bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of butter and 1 Tbsp cooking oil. Once the skillet is hot add in the sliced mushrooms. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mushrooms start to soften.
Next add in the sliced onions and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes or until the veggies have softened. Remove all the vegetables from the skillet to a separate plate and set aside.
In the same skillet add 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp cooking oil. Add the shaved beef steak to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
Now add the sautéed peppers, onions, and mushrooms back to the skillet with the steak, then add in the salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and worcestershire sauce. Stir and cook for 1-2 minute to allow the vegetables to heat back up.
Spread the provolone cheese slices on top of the beef and vegetables in the skillet. Turn the heat off. Allow the residual heat to melt the cheese.
While the steak is cooking or while the cheese is melting, go ahead and toast the hoagie rolls. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place 5 rolls on a baking sheet, spread the remaining 2 Tbsp of softened butter inside the hoagie rolls, and toast in the oven for a few minutes until golden brown. Make sure to keep an eye on them. Once toasted, remove the sheet pan from the oven and set the rolls to the side.
Fill each hoagie roll evenly with the steak and cheese mixture. Serve these sandwiches with your favorite spreads and toppings like mayo, shredded lettuce, tomato, or sliced jalapeños. Enjoy!

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Notes

*To keep things budget-friendly and to save time, I use thinly pre-shaved beef steak. You can usually find it in the ground meat section of your grocery store. I did notice and test a couple of different types of shaved beef; please see my budget-saving tips above.

**Hoagie rolls are traditional and a perfect vessel for holding all of that cheesesteak goodness. You can find them packaged in the bread aisle, but if you want to splurge a little, try getting the fresh hoagies in the bakery section.

***Provolone cheese is my favorite with cheesesteaks, but you can substitute with white American, Swiss, or even Cheez Whiz if you’re really going for that classic cheesesteak taste!

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