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Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe That Will Change Your Game

Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak

This recipe delivers all the savory, cheesy goodness of the classic Philly cheesesteak but with the speed and ease of using ground beef. It’s a game-changing meal you can whip up in under 30 minutes for a satisfying weeknight dinner. The ground beef crumbles and mixes with sautéed onions and peppers, ensuring every single bite is packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 works best)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional, but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices provolone cheese (or American cheese)
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for cooking

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Lid
  • Toaster oven or broiler

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Sauté the Vegetables: Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add your thinly sliced onions and bell peppers. Let them cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4-5 minutes until they start to soften and get a little color. If you're using mushrooms, toss them in now and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they've released their moisture and started to brown.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: Push the cooked vegetables over to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the empty side. Use a spatula to break it apart into small crumbles as it cooks. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Combine and Season: Once the beef is cooked, drain off any excess grease from the pan. Now, stir the vegetables and beef together to combine everything. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, a good pinch of salt, and a generous amount of black pepper. Add the Worcestershire sauce and stir everything together until the mixture is well-seasoned and fragrant. Let it all simmer together for a minute or two.
  4. Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Divide the beef mixture into four even portions within the skillet. Place one slice of provolone cheese over each portion. Cover the skillet with a lid to trap the steam and help the cheese melt into a gooey, delicious blanket over the meat. This should only take about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Prepare and Assemble: While that glorious cheese is melting, slice your hoagie rolls lengthwise, but don't cut all the way through—you want to create a hinge. For the best results, you can lightly toast them under the broiler or in a toaster oven. Once the cheese is perfectly melted, use a spatula to scoop up each cheesy meat portion and place it directly into a prepared hoagie roll. Serve immediately while hot and melty.

Notes

Use an 80/20 or 85/15 ground beef blend for juiciness and be sure to drain the excess grease to prevent a soggy sandwich. Toasting the hoagie rolls is essential as it creates a barrier to keep the bread from absorbing moisture. To get the cheese perfectly melted, cover the skillet with a lid after adding the cheese to trap steam.