Philly Cheesesteaks are an iconic sandwich for good reason.

Thinly sliced steak is simply seasoned, cooked with a handful of caramelized onions, topped with cheese, and nestled in a toasted bun.

This recipe is as good as it gets, hearty, easy to make, and oh, so delicious!

Why We Love This Recipe

  • While it has simple ingredients, it’s so yummy.Philly Cheesesteaks are a favorite, and they’re easy to make.These come together in just 30 minutes, great for feeding a crowd or a potluck!Keep it simple like this version or add in your own favorites from green peppers to mushrooms.

Serve with potato wedges or Oven Baked French Fries, or kettle-cooked potato chips for a comforting, hearty meal!

What is a Philly Cheesesteak?

The Philly cheesesteak sandwich was created by Pat Olivieri in the 1930s (in Philadelphia of course)! Pat ran a hot dog cart and served this up one day for lunch and the rest is history! 90+ years later, the Olivieri family still runs Pat’s King of Steaks serving up this iconic sandwich.

This Philly cheesesteak recipe keeps it simple with a combination of thinly sliced steak simple season with kosher salt and black pepper, melted cheese, and fried onions in a hoagie roll.

Ingredients/Variations

Steak – The steak is simply seasoned with salt & pepper. The best steak for Philly cheesesteak is ribeye as it is so tender and has lots of flavor (although it can be pricey). Round steak or sirloin are great options too.

Onions – Caramelized onions add to the flavor of this sandwich! Feel free to add sliced green peppers or sauteed mushrooms if you’d like!

Cheese – We think the best cheese for cheesesteaks is Provolone cheese. Other favorites include Cheez Whiz or American cheese.

The cheese is melted on the steak right in the pan. Add the toasted roll on top and flip the beef over with a spatula.

Buns – Hoagie rolls are easy to find in almost any supermarket. This recipe toasts them with garlic butter for extra flavor. Italian, pretzel, brioche, or even hot dog buns will all work!

How to Make Philly Cheesesteak

  • Cook onions in a large skillet until tender and golden. Set aside.Thinly slice, season, and cook the beef (per the recipe below). Stir in the onions and melt the cheese on top of the meat in the pan.Top with toasted hoagie rolls and use a spatula to flip the meat over into the bun.

This homemade Philly cheesesteak is one of the best, hearty sandwiches!

Feeding a Crowd? Try Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches for an easy make-ahead meal!

Leftovers

It’s best to store the fixings separately from the hoagie rolls. Keep the meat mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How to Cut Beef for Cheesesteaks

Place the steaks in the freezer for about 30-60 minutes before slicing. This makes them easy to cut very thinly.

Once semi-frozen or firm, use a sharp knife to cut against the grain as thinly as possible.

To freeze, scoop the mixture into a zippered bag and label it with the date. It should keep about a month in the freezer.

To thaw, refresh the flavors with a few dashes of salt and pepper and heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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Nutrition Information

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