Philly Cheesesteak made with juicy, tender Rib eye steak, bell peppers, melted Smoky Pepper Jack cheese, caramelized onion, and Portobello mushrooms, served on a toasted garlic butter sandwich bun. Perfect Homemade Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich every time!
Whenever I try something and I love it, immediately I try to re-create it at home like Arabic Shawarma and Burger! Philly cheese steak sandwich is easier to make than you think and can be cooked in one skillet. Crave it? Make it today!
What is a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich?
Philly Cheesesteak is actually not a steak sandwich, it is a sandwich made with frozen and really thinly sliced rib eye steak, caramelized onion, green bell pepper, Portabello mushrooms and American cheese. The place of origin is Philadelphia.
I should say, it is one of our very favorite dinners. If you are a cheesesteak lover like us and you wish to make it in the comfort of your own home, you are in the right place!
Which Cut of Beef is the best for Philly Cheesesteak?
In a classic Philly cheese steak, rib eye steak is used. It is super tender and juicy. However, it is a bit pricey. We tried flank steak and skirt steaks, they worked really well. The secret is to cut your steak super thinly. I know it seems near impossible to do it! But I have my pro-chef tips for you.
Ribeye is the juiciest, most marbled steak.
HOW TO CUT STEAK SUPER THINLY?
- Cover the steak and freeze it for 30-40 minutes. It will help to firm it up and slicing will be really easy.
- A sharp knife is one of the most important tools you can have in your kitchen, use it to slice beef steak thinly against the grain with less brute force. It takes about 10 minutes.
WHAT IS THE BEST CHEESE FOR A PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH?
Cheese is the next most important ingredient! American cheese, provolone are commonly used in a Philly cheesesteak. However, I love to use smoky pepper jack cheese over the meat. It brings this sandwich to the next level. Other options include cheese whiz, mozzarella and Swiss cheese.
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak
An easy restaurant quality sandwich at a comfort of your home in less than 30 minutes! You can cook steak in a cast iron skillet or flat cooktop.
- Toast buns and butter them.
- Saute onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms.
- Cook beef slices until cook through.
- Divide into 4 portions, place cheese over the meat and allow to melt.
- Assemble the sandwich using a spatula.
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
Ingredients
- Ribeye steak trimmed & thinly sliced- 600 gm / 1.3 lbs
- Black pepper- ½ tsp.
- Salt -½ tsp.
- Medium onion sliced -1
- Vegetable oil- 4 tbsp divided
- Portobello mushrooms sliced-250 gm
- Green bell pepper sliced-1
- Longhorn Pepper Jack cheese natural hickory smoked- 8 slices
- Sandwich buns ½ sliced though-4
- Salted butter softened- 2 tbs.
- Garlic clove minced-1
- Mayonnaise - as needed
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until caramelised , about 10 minutes, then add mushrooms, green bell pepper and season with salt. Cook another 5 min, stirring from time to time. Keep aside.
- In a large skillet heat the remaining 2 tbsp. of oil, then add the thinly sliced steak and spread in an even layer. Cook until brown undisturbed, then stir and season with salt and pepper. Cook steak until it is done or reaches desired doneness, about 5 minutes.
- Divide into 4 even portions and blanket each with 1-2 slices of Longhorn Pepper Jack cheese. Cover the skillet with the lid and turn off the heat so the cheese will melt without overcooking the meat, about 2- 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl mix together garlic and butter.
- Slice sandwich buns ½ through.
- Spread garlic butter onto the cut sides of 4 sandwich buns.
- Toast buns in a pan on the stove. In a a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, cook buns for a couple minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Stuff each bun with the sautéed veggies and top with cheesy steak, then layer mayonnaise, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
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