Philly Cheesesteak {15 Minute Meal} (2024)

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Could there be anything more satisfying than an all-American style Philly Cheesesteak? Treat yourself to a homemade version of this famous beef sandwich. It’s mouthwateringly delicious, easy to make and is ready in 15 minutes.

If you follow me on socials you’ll already know that my recent trip to USA heavily featured food… staking out the steaks, much-longed-for famous pizzas, stocking up on treats that are unheard of back home, and generally indulging in foodie offerings.

This latest 15 minute recipe has been inspired by my adventures across the Atlantic. I give you… the Philly Cheesesteak!

Why you’ll love this Philly Cheesesteak recipe

⭐️ Simple but special sandwich meal

⭐️ Impressive meal ready in 15 minutes

⭐️ Cheaper than pub grub, healthier and delicious

What is a Philly Cheesesteak?

This famous sandwich is so-called because it’s said to have originated in Philadelphia, USA and is made up of cheese and steak. Simple right?

Legend has it that a hot dog vendor in the 1930s tried something a little different for lunch one day, and the result was what is now known as the Philly Cheesesteak, which is enjoyed around the world to this day.

This is my own version, which I make using sirloin steak because there’s a good balance of price vs flavour, and mozzarella for that cheesy gooey pull. (US versions usually use American cheeses that we don’t get in the UK).

How I came up with this recipe:

For this version, I wanted to make sure we were including a portion of veg.

⭐️ Because we want to make a dish a complete meal.

⭐️ It also makes 2 steaks feed 4 people – WIN.

SO we have green peppers as well as the typical addition of steak, cheese and onion in a baguette. It’s then flavoured with stock and Worcestershire sauce.

We first tested this without the stock cube but found it’s a fast way to add flavour, and diluting the stock in a reduced amount of water also works well in the cooking process, as the liquid burns off but we’re left with a great depth of flavour.

Philly Cheesesteak Ingredients Notes

• Baguettes – These need to be medium-sized (see notes)
• Sirloin steaks – (see notes)
• Large onion
• Veggies – A large onion and a green pepper (you could use mushrooms if you prefer)
• Beef stock cube – Or a stock pot
• Worcestershire sauce – We’re adding a dose of British!
• Mozzarella – Grated or slices (buffalo is too watery)
• Optional: A sprinkle of chilli flakes

How to make Philly Cheesesteak

1. Remove the layer of fat from the steaks and thinly slice. Fry in hot oil until browned all over as per recipe below. Remove and set aside.

2. Fry the onions and peppers until blackened at the edges. Make up the stock sauce and pour into the pan.

3. Top the vegetable mixture, followed by the steak, onto toasted baguettes.

4. Add the cheese and grill for 3-5 minutes until melted, then add the tops to the sandwich.

Cutting meat ‘against the grain’

When you cut the steak into thin strips it’s really quite important to cut AGAINST the grain. This just means that you look for the lines that run along the meat and instead of cutting in the same direction, you cut across them.

This helps the steak to be tender instead of chewy, because essentially we’re cutting across muscle fibres and breaking them down into much smaller sections.

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