Description
These warm and cheesy Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks are the ultimate weeknight comfort food, featuring browned ground beef cooked with onions and green bell peppers, seasoned with garlic and black pepper, and generously layered with melted provolone cheese on toasted hoagie rolls. Ready in just 30 minutes, this hearty sandwich is sure to satisfy your craving for classic Philly flavors with a convenient twist.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Dairy
- 8 oz provolone cheese
Bread
- 4 hoagie rolls, 7 inches each (or 1 French baguette, cut into 4 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for toasting the sandwiches later.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the beef is nicely browned.
- Prepare Rolls: While the beef mixture cooks, slice the hoagie rolls in half or cut the French baguette into four 4-inch pieces and slice each piece in half. Arrange them on a baking sheet ready for toasting.
- Add Worcestershire and Cheese: Once the beef mixture is fully cooked, stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Lay half the slices of provolone cheese over the beef mixture and reduce the heat to low. Let the cheese melt completely, which should take just a few minutes, then stir gently until combined.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Use tongs to evenly distribute the cheesy beef mixture onto the prepared rolls.
- Top and Bake: Place the remaining provolone cheese slices on top of each assembled sandwich. Bake them in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is lightly toasted.
Notes
- You can substitute provolone cheese with other meltable cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar for a different flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier sandwich, add some sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Using lean ground beef (90% lean) helps reduce excess fat but still keeps the sandwich juicy.
- If hoagie rolls are unavailable, a soft French baguette works well as an alternative.
- For an even softer sandwich, wrap the assembled sandwiches in foil after baking to let the cheese meld further.
