We love re-creating restaurant-quality sandwiches such as Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, French Dip, and Hamburgers! Recreating this Cheesesteak recipe is easier than you think.
Ingredients for philly cheesesteak sandwich including ribeye steak, hoagie rolls, provolone cheese, onion, mayo, garlic butter
Which Cut of Beef Should I Use for Cheesesteaks?
Ribeye is the steak of choice for Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches. It is well-marbled and tender when cooked. Another cut that we have used with great results is flank steak, which is lean but very tender when cut against the grain. You will need a little extra oil on your cooking surface if using flank steak.
The Best Cheese for Philly Cheesesteak?
The most popular cheese is mild provolone. We have tested a variety of provolone brands, and the only one we didn’t enjoy was “aged” provolone from Costco. The flavor of aged provolone cheese was overpowering. Another popular option is white American cheese or even mozzarella cheese. Some restaurants in Philadelphia add ‘Cheeze Whiz’ – a Velveeta-like cheese, but I like provolone best for its flavor and melty cheese-pull.
Philly cheesesteak sandwich with melted provolone cheese
The Key to Thinly Sliced Beef
The key to a great cheesesteak is super thinly sliced pieces of beef. For easier slicing, cover and freeze your steak for 20-30 minutes (freeze a thicker steak for 30 minutes and a thinner steak for 20 minutes). Cut away any excess fat and silver skin (if present), then use a sharp knife to thinly slice against the grain. You can watch me demonstrate this technique in the video tutorial above.
Time Saving Tip: Ask your butcher to slice your beef super thinly. If you pre-plan this, they could place the steak in the freezer while you do your shopping to achieve those paper-thin slices.
How to thinly slice beef for Philly cheesesteak
How to Make Philly Cheesesteaks
This is one of our easiest sandwich recipes with quick prep and even faster cooking. It is a 30-minute meal. You can cook this in a large skillet on the stovetop, flat cooktop or griddle.
Butter hoagie rolls, dice onion and thinly slice beef
Sautee onions and remove (if you’re adding mushrooms or bell peppers – add them at this time)
Sautee beef until cooked through and season with salt and pepper, then add back onions
Divide into 4 portions, top each with 2 slices of cheese
Cover with buns and scrape into buns with a spatula
Step by step instructions how to make Philly cheesesteak sandwiches
Creative Ways to Serve Philly Cheesesteak
I love to serve a Philly Cheesesteak with Air Frier French fries, Baked Potato Wedges, or Onion rings. If you’re craving that beefy cheesy filling and want to skip the bun, there are so many fun ways to serve this mix, including some fantastic keto (low-carb) Philly Cheese Steak ideas!
As a topping for cooked pasta or stuffed into pasta shells.
Sliders – Make Philly Cheesesteak Sliders (like my French Dip Sliders)
In Tortillas – Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas or in Pita Bread
Low Carb Options – try Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Bell Peppers, or Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
How to serve Philly cheesesteak sandwiches on a hoagie roll with fries
There’s something so satisfying about sinking your teeth into a hot, cheesy, and beef Philly Cheesesteak sandwich. Are you craving one yet? Let me know if you make this classic version or add your own twist.
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