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recipe image of fresh ingredients on white marble counter with clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets soft diffuse daylight ground beef provolone cheese bell peppers yellow onion hoagie rolls cream cheese garlic powder onion powder Worcestershire sauce beef broth salt pepper mushrooms ketchup steak sauce Italian dressing seasoning jalapeños pickled peppers ground chicken mozzarella cheese American cheese slider buns French bread
adam saha

Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks

A budget-friendly, quick 30-minute version of the classic Philly cheesesteak using ground beef, bell peppers, and onions, topped with melted provolone cheese in hoagie rolls.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb 1 lb 80/20 or 90/10 lean ratio
  • 2 2 mixed colors like green and red, sliced
  • 1 1 thinly sliced
  • 4 slices 4 slices
  • 2 oz 2 oz softened
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp
  • to taste
  • to taste ground
  • 4 4 soft and sturdy

Equipment

  • Large skillet,
  • cutting board,
  • Chef's Knife
  • - Spatula

Method
 

Prepare Vegetables
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a touch of oil if needed, then add the sliced bell peppers and yellow onion. Sauté until the vegetables are slightly charred and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Cook the Beef
  1. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the center and break it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add Flavorings
  1. Stir the vegetables back into the beef. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine and deglaze the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
Melt Cheese
  1. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese until melted and incorporated. Top with provolone cheese slices and cover the skillet with a lid. Let sit for 1 minute until cheese is melted.
Assemble Sandwiches
  1. Toast the hoagie rolls lightly if desired. Scoop the cheesy beef mixture into each roll. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 35gFat: 28g

Notes

For a low-carb version, serve the mixture in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of beef broth. Serve with fries, salad, or coleslaw for a complete meal. Nutrition is approximate and per serving.
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