The Best Authentic Philly Cheesesteak (Easy Recipe!)
A classic recipe for a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. This dish features thinly sliced beef ribeye steak that is quickly sautéed in a large skillet. In the same pan, sliced onions, and optional mushrooms and peppers, are cooked until tender. The cooked steak and vegetables are then layered onto crusty Italian rolls and topped with a generous amount of process cheese sauce, creating a hearty and iconic sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
- 1 small green pepper, sliced (optional)
- 1 small sweet red pepper, sliced (optional)
- 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds beef ribeye steaks, thinly sliced
- 4 crusty Italian rolls, split
- 1 cup process cheese sauce (e.g., Cheez Whiz)
- Ketchup (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté the sliced onion and, if desired, the mushrooms and peppers in 3 tablespoons of oil until tender. Remove the vegetables from the pan and keep them warm.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil. Sauté the thinly sliced beef in batches for 45-60 seconds per batch, or until the meat reaches your desired doneness.
- To assemble, place a portion of the cooked beef on the bottom of each split Italian roll.
- Top the beef with the sautéed onion mixture.
- Generously drizzle the process cheese sauce over the top.
- Add ketchup if desired and replace the top of the roll. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For easier slicing, you can place the ribeye steak in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes to firm it up before slicing it as thinly as possible.
- Cooking the beef in batches is a key step to ensure it sears properly rather than steams in the pan.
- While provolone is a common choice, this recipe calls for a process cheese sauce, which is a classic option for an authentic Philly cheesesteak.
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