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A freshly made Philly cheesesteak with melted cheese and thinly sliced steak

Classic Philly Cheesesteak

This classic Philly Cheesesteak features thinly sliced ribeye steak, caramelized onions, and melted cheese, all packed into a crusty hoagie roll.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 ½ pounds ribeye steak very thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for onions
  • 8 slices Provolone cheese, or Cheez Whiz, or American cheese
  • 4 crusty hoagie rolls or Amoroso rolls split lengthwise

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatulas

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Partially freeze the ribeye steak for 30-45 minutes to facilitate thin slicing; then, thinly slice the onion and set it aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the sliced onions for 10-15 minutes until caramelized, and set them aside.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then add the thinly sliced ribeye in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Sear the steak for 1-2 minutes per side until browned, chopping it into bite-sized pieces directly in the pan as it cooks. Cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Return the cooked onions to the skillet with the steak, mix well, and divide into four portions. Place 2 slices of cheese over each portion or drizzle with Cheez Whiz, then turn off the heat and let the cheese melt for 30-60 seconds.
  6. Gently open each hoagie roll and use a spatula to scoop one portion of the cheesy steak mixture into each roll.
  7. Serve the Philly Cheesesteaks immediately with your desired condiments.

Notes

For an authentic touch, use Amoroso rolls if available. Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your preference. You can also add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.