Philly cheesesteak

Philadelphia's iconic street food. Not an elegant dish, but a juicy, greasy, meaty delight. The secret is the wafer-thin sliced beef (Ribeye is best for fat content) and melting the meat together with the cheese 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 frying pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten (Wheat)
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Heat oil, caramelise onion and pepper over medium heat (approx. 10 mins). Remove from pan.

2

Increase heat to max. Throw in thin meat slices. Salt, pepper. Fry quickly, moving constantly, until browned (approx. 2-3 mins).

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

Stir onion and pepper back into meat. Divide into 4 piles in the pan.

4

Place 2 slices of cheese on each pile. Cover for 1 minute so cheese melts onto meat.

5

Cut rolls in half, place over meat-cheese piles in pan, then using a spatula flip the whole thing into the sandwich.

Tip: This warms the roll and soaks up juices.

Recipe FAQ

How do I cut meat so thin?
Put meat in freezer for 30-45 minutes before slicing. If semi-frozen, it's much easier to slice thinly.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Beef Ribeye (or Sirloin), sliced wafer thin
  • 4 pcs Hoagie rolls or baguette
  • 8 slices Cheddar cheese (or Provolone)
  • 1 head Onion (sliced into strips)
  • 1 pc Green bell pepper (sliced into strips)
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper