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Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks

Ground beef Philly cheesesteaks with tender sautéed peppers and onions and provolone melted over the entire filling. Loaded into toasted hoagie rolls for a classic skillet cheesesteak sandwich with a melty, steamy bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 770
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground beef Philly cheesesteak filling
  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 onion large, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.25 salt and pepper to taste
Assemble the cheesesteaks
  • 4 hoagie rolls split and toasted
  • 8 provolone cheese slices

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Brown the beef
  1. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart until it browns. Drain the fat.
  2. Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion, then cook for 5–6 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
  3. Stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, and cook for 2 more minutes to coat the vegetables.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then stir to distribute evenly.
Melt provolone and assemble
  1. Divide the beef mixture into 4 portions in the skillet, then lay 2 provolone slices over each portion. Cover the pan and heat for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  2. Scoop each cheesy portion into a toasted hoagie roll and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the skillet hot while cooking and drain any excess fat after browning so the filling stays hearty instead of greasy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet over medium until hot; freeze yes for up to 2 months, then thaw and reheat. For a lighter option, use lean ground beef or substitute part-skim mozzarella for provolone (it melts quickly but won’t be quite as stretchy).