Easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

TL;DR

Make a classic Philly cheesesteak at home by sautéing peppers, onion, and sirloin, then toasting hoagie rolls and melting provolone on top.

Key Points

• 1.Prep vegetables and season them before cooking. Use half a red and half a green bell pepper plus half a large sweet onion, thinly sliced, then cook in 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat with ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp black pepper for ~10 minutes until caramelized.
• 2.The steak is one pound of thinly sliced sirloin, seasoned and seared at high heat. Season with 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper, then cook in a single layer undisturbed for 90 seconds per side before mixing in the cooked veggies.
• 3.Toasting the hoagie rolls at 400°F for 8 minutes is key to structural integrity. Four hoagie rolls are placed cut-side up on a baking sheet so the bread is sturdy enough to hold the juicy steak filling without falling apart.
• 4.Provolone is the cheese of choice, but substitutions are welcome. Use 1–2 slices of provolone per sandwich, loosely covered to melt for 1–2 minutes; cheese whiz is a popular Philadelphia alternative though not used here.