Description
This classic Philly cheesesteak recipe features thinly sliced rib-eye steak cooked with caramelized onions and peppers, topped with melted cheeses, and served on soft sub rolls. A perfect combination of savory, tender meat and flavorful veggies makes this sandwich a beloved American favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 x 150g rib-eye steaks
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- Salt, to taste
Cheese & Bread
- 8 cheese slices (such as American cheese)
- 50g grated mozzarella
- 4 soft white sub rolls
Condiments
- American mustard, to serve
- Ketchup, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Trim away and discard the long piece of fat running down the side of each rib-eye steak. Cut each steak in half and lay the pieces on a baking tray. Transfer the tray to the freezer and freeze the steak for 40 minutes; this makes it easier to slice thinly.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat the sunflower oil in a heavy-based pan or casserole dish over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and peppers along with a good pinch of salt. Fry gently for about 20 minutes until the onions are golden and sticky. Add the white wine vinegar and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Season to taste and set aside.
- Slice the Steak Thinly: Using a sharp knife, slice the partially frozen steak as thinly as possible. Divide the steak slices into four equal portions.
- Cook the Steak with Cheese: Heat a skillet over high heat until it nearly smokes. Add one portion of steak slices in a pile roughly the length of your sub rolls. Fry for 3 minutes over high heat until some steak is cooked through but pink bits remain. Pile a quarter of the cooked onion and pepper mixture on top, then add a quarter of the cheese slices and mozzarella. Lower heat to medium and cook undisturbed for 5-10 minutes until the meat is browned and crisp at the edges and the cheese has melted.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Split the soft sub rolls open carefully and scoop the steak, onion, pepper, and cheese mixture into each roll. Repeat for the remaining portions. Serve with American mustard and ketchup as desired.
Notes
- Freezing the steak before slicing helps achieve the very thin slices characteristic of an authentic Philly cheesesteak.
- Use a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan to get a nice sear and caramelization on the steak.
- Customize the cheese to your preference—provolone or Cheez Whiz are traditional alternatives.
- Feel free to add hot peppers or mushrooms for additional flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sandwich while the cheese is melty and the bread is soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, rib-eye steak sandwich, American sandwich, melted cheese steak, caramelized onions and peppers
