30-Minute Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Recipe
This 30-Minute Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak recipe offers a quick and flavorful take on the classic sandwich. Juicy ground beef cooked with sautéed onions and green bell peppers is seasoned perfectly and topped with melted provolone cheese, all served on toasted hoagie rolls. Ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe combines hearty ingredients with simple preparation to deliver comfort food that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 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
For the Sandwich
- 8 oz provolone cheese, sliced
- 4 hoagie rolls, 7 inches each (or 1 French baguette cut into 4 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for toasting the sandwiches later.
- Cook the vegetables and beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the beef is browned evenly.
- Prepare the rolls: While the beef cooks, slice the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise or cut the baguette into four 4-inch pieces and slice each in half horizontally. Arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and cheese: Stir the Worcestershire sauce into the cooked beef mixture. Lay half the provolone cheese slices over the beef to allow melting over low heat for a few minutes; stir until combined and creamy.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Using tongs, evenly distribute the cheesy beef mixture onto the prepared hoagie roll bottoms.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake: Place the remaining provolone slices over each sandwich. Bake in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the rolls are lightly toasted.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Use lean ground beef to keep the sandwich juicy but not greasy.
- Provolone cheese can be substituted with mozzarella or American cheese for different flavors.
- Toast the rolls lightly before adding the beef mixture if you prefer a crunchier sandwich base.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated and used for another meal within 2 days.
