Philly Cheesesteak

Name: Philly Cheesesteak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America
Ingredients: 1 large onion, sliced; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, optional; 1 small green pepper, sliced, optional; 1 small sweet red pepper, sliced, optional; 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1-1/2 pounds beef ribeye steaks, thinly sliced; 4 crusty Italian rolls, split; Process cheese sauce; Ketchup, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

If you can’t make it to Philadelphia any time soon, this Philly cheesesteak recipe will satisfy your craving for the city's signature sandwich. Our version comes from the family of the man who invented cheesesteaks, so it's safe to say you’re in pretty good hands.

Ingredients

1 large onion, sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, optional
1 small green pepper, sliced, optional
1 small sweet red pepper, sliced, optional
6 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 pounds beef ribeye steaks, thinly sliced
4 crusty Italian rolls, split
Process cheese sauce
Ketchup, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion and, if desired, mushrooms and peppers in 3 tablespoons oil until tender. Remove and keep warm. In same pan, saute beef in remaining oil in batches for 45-60 seconds or until meat reaches desired doneness.
On each roll bottom, layer beef, onion mixture, cheese and, if desired, ketchup. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich (calculated without optional ingredeints or cheese): 714 calories, 49g fat (12g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.

This cheesesteak, an iconic sandwich in Philly, is a bestseller at Pat's King of Steaks restaurant. Patrons praise its thinly cut beef and crusty Italian rolls. —Frank Olivieri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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