Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Ultimate
This Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak offers a budget-friendly and delicious twist on the classic. Savory ground beef combines with melted cheese, sauteed peppers, and onions in a toasted hoagie roll for a satisfying and customizable meal. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Spatula or spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Baking Sheet
- Oven (optional)
- Dry skillet (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper green or red
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms optional
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
- 6-8 slices provolone cheese or cheese whiz
- 4 hoagie rolls, split horizontally
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Slice the onion and bell pepper into thin strips. Slice mushrooms if using.
- Mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.
- If using mushrooms, add them to the skillet along with the garlic during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Break it up with a spoon or spatula and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Season the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Add the sautéed vegetables back to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low. Arrange the provolone cheese slices (or dollops of cheese whiz) over the ground beef and vegetable mixture.
- Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt completely, about 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of water for extra melting.
- While the cheese is melting, brush the inside of each hoagie roll with melted butter.
- Place the rolls open-face on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 3-5 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Alternatively, toast in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully spoon the ground beef and cheese mixture into each toasted hoagie roll.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the ground beef. Provolone is a classic cheese choice, but feel free to experiment with other cheeses. Toasting the rolls before adding the filling is key to preventing sogginess. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños. For a pizza cheesesteak, stir in pizza sauce and top with mozzarella. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or skillet. Avoid the microwave to prevent soggy bread.