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Delicious Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks with melted cheese and fresh toppings

Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak

A quick and easy take on the classic Philly cheesesteak, this recipe uses ground beef, caramelized onions, and melty cheese, all stuffed into toasted hoagie rolls for a delicious meal in about 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20) Use leaner beef if preferred.
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 pieces hoagie rolls
  • 2 cups cheese (provolone slices or Cheez Whiz) Provolone for a more authentic melt.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Push the onions to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef.
  4. Break the beef apart with a spatula and cook until fully browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Season the beef and onions with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  6. Stir the onions and beef together so they are evenly mixed.
  7. Place the provolone slices or spoonfuls of Cheez Whiz on top of the beef mixture, cover the skillet, and let sit until the cheese melts, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. While the cheese is melting, toast the hoagie rolls in the oven or on a skillet until golden and slightly crisp.
  9. Spoon the cheesy beef and onion mixture into the toasted rolls and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

If you want a lighter option, choose 90/10 ground beef and pat the cooked meat to remove excess fat. Bell peppers are a classic add-in if you like more texture. Store cooled leftover filling in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

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