Philly Cheesesteak
If you’ve been looking for the perfect Philly Cheesesteak recipe, look no more! This one will make you feel like you’re sitting in Philadelphia with its perfectly cooked, thinly sliced steak, caramelized onions, and cheese for a classic combination.
Philly cheesesteak features thinly sliced ribeye steak, caramelized onions, and cheese; all served inside a hoagie roll for the perfect game-day food! But that’s not the only time you can have it; this tasty sandwich is perfect for lunch and dinner!
When you make this delicious cheesesteak at home, you’ll be able to customize the toppings, add more cheese if you like, and enjoy the perfect sandwich you’ve ever had. Pick the classic provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz, or you can go with some cheddar cheese; regardless, this Philly Cheesesteak tastes great!
🥘 INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
With some simple ingredients, you’ll quickly be able to whip up the sandwich of your dreams!
You can scroll down to the recipe card for further details and instructions.
Steak: Having the right cut of steak will give you the best results. Traditionally ribeye or top round is used since the marbling gives a beautiful juicy result. If you’re looking for cheaper cuts, read the tips below to learn how to get great results!
Cheese: Since it’s a ‘cheese steak,’ we next need some good cheese! Traditionally, either provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz is used, which is a shelf-stable cheese product that’s commonly sold in jars. Pick either or both, or you can also go for some cheddar cheese.
Onion: Onions elevate the flavor and taste like the classic Philly cheesesteak! We’ll use some yellow onions and caramelize them for that quintessential touch.
Roll: A classic Philly cheesesteak is served on an Amoroso roll, but unless you’re in or near Philly, that’s pretty tricky to come across. So, you can easily use a hoagie roll, ciabatta, or even a burger bun instead for an equally tasty sandwich.
🔪 HOW TO MAKE
Making this classic and delicious sandwich is incredibly easy and simple.
The full instructions are in the recipe card below, but let’s look at the main steps to making this treat.
Step 1:
Let’s make our butter spread first. Mix all the ingredients for the butter spread in a small bowl, then slice the bread rolls three-fourths of the way through and spread a layer on one half. Set them aside.
Step 2:
Next, caramelize the onions by cooking them in a hot pan with some oil for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat. Remove and set it aside as well.
Step 3:
Time to cook the steak! In a very hot pan, add oil and spread the steak onto it evenly. Cook until it turns beautifully brown. Season and flip the steak to the other side. Cook in batches for the best results.
Step 4:
Return the steak and the onion to the pan and mix on medium heat for 5 seconds. Place the cheese on top of the steak, turn off the heat and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
Step 5:
When the cheese melts, fill the rolls with the steak and cheese. Your delicious Philly Cheesesteak is ready to be served.
💭 COOKING TIPS
- I have used cheddar cheese, but you can go for Provolone cheese or the cheese you prefer.
- Instead of ribeye steak, go for a cheaper cut like New York strip or Top Sirloin, and add a teaspoon of butter to the pan with the oil before cooking the steak. It will give it more flavor.
- Although most recipes call for hoagie rolls, you can go for burger buns or ciabatta bread, which will not affect the taste.
📖 DELICIOUS VARIATIONS
This Philly Cheesesteak recipe is perfect as is, but if you want to customize it to make it your own, here are a few ideas you can try:
Veggies: You can add any other veggies you love to this sandwich since it’s extremely versatile. Try adding some bell peppers, mushrooms, or even roasted zucchini.
Spices: If you want to change the flavor, try experimenting with different spices. Paprika or Cajun spice works incredibly well with the flavors in this sandwich.
Cheese: You can go for whichever cheese you love best; I’ve used cheddar cheese here instead of the traditional provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz that’s commonly used.
💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
It was invented by two brothers Pat and Harry Olivieri, who ran a hotdog stand in Philadelphia in the 1930s.
Philly cheesesteak usually features provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz, a shelf-stable cheese product commonly sold in jars.
A classic Philly cheesesteak is all about cheese and caramelized onions. But many people also prefer adding bell peppers to theirs. You can add other veggies, such as mushrooms and roasted zucchini.
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🌡️ STORING AND REHEATING
Fridge: I recommend making the sandwich fresh, but you can store the cooked steak separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: You can also freeze the steak by placing it in an airtight container and placing it in the freezer. Freeze it for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Let the steak thaw in the fridge overnight before warming it up on the stovetop.
Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
Ingredients
TO MAKE THE BUTTER SPREAD
- 2 tablespoon salted butter softened
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
TO CARAMELIZE THE ONION
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 3 tablespoon oil
FOR THE STEAK
- 300 grams ribeye steak trimmed and cut in thin small slices
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 3 slices on cheese Cheddar or Provolone
- 3 bread rolls
Instructions
BUTTER SPREAD
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with onion powder, black pepper, and oregano.
- Slice the bread rolls 3/4 through. Spread a thin layer from the butter spread on one half and keep aside.
CARAMLIZE THE ONION
- In a hot pan, add the oil and when hot add the onion and cook until caramelized.
- It will take around 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat for the onion to come to the perfect caramelization for the Philly cheesesteak sandwich.
- Remove the onion and keep aside, the onion will continue to cook and get a little darker.
MAKE THE STEAK
- In a very hot pan, add the oil then add the thinly sliced steak. Spread the steak evenly as much as you can and let it cook undisturbed for a few seconds until beautiful brown from the bottom.
- Season the steak with salt and black pepper, flip the steaks and cook the other side for a few seconds. If your pan is medium in size, then cook the steak in batches.
- When the steak is cooked remove from the pan and cover for 5 minutes.
- Return the steak and the onion to the pan and mix on medium heat for 5 seconds.
- Place the cheese on top of the steak, turn off the heat and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
- When the cheese melts fill the rolls with the steak and cheese and serve.
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Notes
- I have used cheddar cheese, but you can go for Provolone cheese or the cheese you
prefer. - Instead of ribeye steak, go for a cheaper cut like New York strip or Top Sirloin, and add a teaspoon of butter to the pan with the oil before cooking the steak. It will give it more flavor.
- Although most recipes call for hoagie rolls, you can go for burger buns or ciabatta
bread that will not affect the taste.