Classic Philly Cheesesteak
Traditional dish · American
The quintessential Philly Cheesesteak, featuring thinly sliced ribeye steak, melted Cheez Whiz or provolone cheese, and sautéed onions on a long, crusty roll.
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Ingredients
- Ribeye steak1.5 lbs
- Hoagie rolls4
- Yellow onion1 large
- Cheez Whiz or Provolone cheese8 oz
- Vegetable oil or butter2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Thinly slice the ribeye steak against the grain. Slice the hoagie rolls horizontally, but not all the way through.
- 2
Thinly slice the yellow onion.
- 3
Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the sliced onions and sauté until softened and lightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove onions from skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the thinly sliced steak to the hot skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the steak with spatulas, until browned and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Return the onions to the skillet with the steak. Stir to combine.
- 7
If using provolone, lay slices over the steak and onion mixture and let melt. If using Cheez Whiz, spoon it over the mixture and stir until melted and combined.
- 8
Spoon the steak and cheese mixture into the prepared hoagie rolls.
- 9
Serve immediately.
