Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks (Printer-friendly)

Savory ground beef with peppers, onions, and melted cheese on toasted rolls.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Cheese

05 - 8 slices provolone cheese (or American or Cheez Whiz, as preferred)

→ Bread

06 - 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls, split

→ Condiments & Pantry

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and green peppers; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and crumbly, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; cook for another 1-2 minutes. Return the sautéed peppers and onions to the skillet and toss to combine.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Arrange the sliced cheese over the beef mixture, cover, and let sit until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
05 - Meanwhile, toast the split hoagie rolls under a broiler or in a toaster oven until golden.
06 - Spoon the cheesy beef mixture evenly onto the toasted rolls. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Using ground beef instead of sliced steak means dinner is on the table in thirty minutes flat without sacrificing any of that savory cheesesteak flavor.
  • The Worcestershire sauce trick adds a depth that makes people think you spent way longer cooking than you actually did.
02 -
  • Do not skip draining the fat after browning the beef or your rolls will turn into sad wet sponges before the second bite.
  • Covering the skillet when melting the cheese is non negotiable because uncovered cheese takes forever and the beef overcooks while you wait.
03 -
  • Let the beef sit undisturbed for the first two minutes of cooking so it develops a real crust before you start breaking it up.
  • Warm the hoagie rolls in the oven at low heat for two minutes before broiling so the inside gets soft while the outside gets crisp.

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