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Philly cheesesteak served with fries
Classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Philadelphia's iconic street food. Not elegant, but a juicy, greasy, meaty delight. The secret is wafer-thin sliced beef (Ribeye is best for fat content) and melting the cheese directly into the meat on the griddle.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp knife (for slicing meat)
  • Large skillet or griddle

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Heat oil, caramelize onions and peppers over medium heat (10 mins). Remove from pan.

2 ✓

Crank heat to high. Add shaved steak. Season with salt/pepper. sear fast, moving constantly until browned (2-3 mins).

Tip: Thin meat dries out instantly if overcooked. Just get a crust!
3 ✓

Mix veggies back into meat. Divide into 4 piles in the pan.

4 ✓

Top each pile with 2 slices of cheese. Cover 1 min to melt.

5 ✓

Split rolls, place face down over the meat-cheese piles, then use a spatula to flip the whole thing upright into the sandwich.

Tip: This steams the bun and soaks up the flavorful juices.

Recipe FAQ

How to slice meat so thin?
Freeze the steak for 30-45 minutes before slicing. Firm meat is much easier to shave thinly.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ribeye or Sirloin Steak (shaved paper-thin)
  • 4 whole Hoagie Rolls or French Baguette
  • 8 slices Provolone or American Cheese (or Cheez Whiz)
  • 1 large Onion (sliced)
  • 1 large Green Bell Pepper (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper