Description
A quick and hearty Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks recipe featuring savory ground beef, caramelized onions and green peppers, melted provolone or American cheese, all served on soft hoagie rolls. Perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd, this comforting classic combines rich flavors and easy preparation in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4–6 slices provolone or American cheese
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for sautéing)
- 4 hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice onions and green bell peppers thinly. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the vegetables for 7-10 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized, enhancing their sweetness and texture.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In the same or separate skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat. Season with garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Break apart with a spatula and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- Combine Beef and Veggies: Add the sautéed onions and peppers back into the pan with the cooked ground beef. Stir well to meld flavors and keep warm.
- Melt the Cheese: Lower the heat and layer slices of provolone or preferred cheese over the beef and vegetable mixture. Cover with a lid and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Slice hoagie rolls open and lightly toast if preferred. Spoon the cheesy beef and vegetable filling into each roll and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Thinly slice onions and peppers for even cooking and seamless blending with beef.
- Cook ground beef in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear and prevent steaming.
- Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, or pepper jack for unique flavors.
- Lightly toast hoagie rolls before assembling to prevent sogginess and add crunch.
- Use fresh vegetables and quality lean beef for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: thirty-five g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, ground beef sandwich, quick dinner, comfort food, cheesy sandwich
