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C. Motter Cindy

Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks

A quick and easy recipe for homemade Philly cheesesteaks using ground beef, featuring tender beef, caramelized onions and peppers, and gooey provolone cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green green bell pepper thinly sliced, seeds removed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 recommended for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Sandwiches
  • 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls soft but sturdy
  • 8 slices provolone cheese or 1 cup shredded provolone
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms optional
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 handful fresh spinach optional
For Serving
  • ketchup optional
  • hot sauce optional
  • pickled jalapeños optional

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Broiler

Method
 

Prep the Vegetables
    Brown the Ground Beef
      Season the Meat
        Combine the Filling
          Assemble the Sandwiches
            Melt the Cheese
              Serve Hot

                Nutrition

                Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 28g

                Notes

                Substitution Notes: You can swap provolone with mozzarella, white American cheese, or even a sharp cheddar for a different twist. For gluten free, use gluten free hoagie rolls or serve the mixture over rice or cauliflower rice. For a dairy free cheesesteak, use dairy free cheese slices or omit cheese entirely and add a dollop of creamy avocado.
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