Easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Making a Philly Cheesesteak on a large griddle or skillet couldn’t be easier when you follow this recipe. Once the cooking surface gets nice and hot your meal will be ready and on the table in less than 15 minutes!

Thinly sliced or shaved beef topped with grilled and sliced green peppers and onions. Add a little cheese on top and transfer all the ingredients into a toasted hoagie roll.

It is a recipe that is simple and easy to make with or without an outdoor flat top griddle. No matter how you make it you can customize the amount of ingredients that you use to make just one or several cheesesteaks.

In fact, you can take it one step further and easily customize the sandwiches to make everyone happy. For example, if you have someone that doesn’t eat beef, make a chicken version instead.

If Mom doesn’t like onions, leave them off and add just the grilled green peppers. You can even add hot pepper cheese on top to add a little spice.

Although these modifications are not considered the classic way to make a Philly Cheesesteak, the choice really is up to you. (Don’t repeat that when you are in Philadelphia!)

Make them however you and your guests prefer. The point here is to make a quick and easy meal that everyone will enjoy.

Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

*Specific measurements and complete recipe instructions are located in a printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. However, be sure to continue to read the tips and tricks to making this recipe below.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Lb. of Shaved Beef
• Onion, Sliced
• Large Green Pepper, Sliced
• Large Red Pepper, Sliced
• 1 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
• 2 Tablespoons of Butter
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper to Taste
• 3 Tablespoons of Red Wine Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 12-18 Slices of Provolone Cheese
• 1 Jar of Cheese Whiz (optional)
• 6 Hoagie Rolls

INSTRUCTIONS

If you are using an outdoor, flat top griddle to make this recipe be sure that the griddle has been seasoned properly. If you were hoping to make these cheesesteaks as your inaugural Blackstone recipe, I would suggest that you reconsider.

It is best to first grill something that has a high fat content to help break in and season your new griddle. Bacon and/or hamburgers are the preferred choices when it comes to the first griddle experience.

Then when you are feeling comfortable with how the surface is seasoned and how it cooks, this Philly Cheesesteak recipe is a great next step. Start by preheating the griddle or large skillet to medium high heat.

Depending on how many Philly Cheesesteaks that you are making, you will need to determine how many burners that you need to turn on. I have a 36 inch Blackstone Griddle and I light all the burners except one on the far end.

Although the heat will transfer across the entire top surface, I prefer to have one area of the griddle that is warm but not as hot as the other areas. This area is good to use when toasting the hoagie rolls.

Grill The Vegetables

Once the burners are turned on and the griddle is hot, add 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil to one half of the griddle. Then add the sliced onions, green peppers, and red peppers on top of the oil and melted butter.

Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Using long tongs, toss to coat the onions and peppers with the seasonings.

When the onions and peppers are just crisp tender, add another tablespoon each of butter and olive oil to the other side of the griddle. Add the shaved beef to this area of the griddle.

Season the meat with salt, pepper, and the remaining garlic powder. Again, using a long pair of tongs, toss the meat to evenly coat the surface with the seasonings.

While the meat cooks, be sure to cut any long sections of meat with the side of a metal spatula. When the meat is no longer pink, divide and separate it into 6 even piles.

Assemble The Philly Cheesesteaks Directly On The Griddle

Then turn the heat on all burners to low. Now you need to decide if you are using Cheese Whiz as an option for this Philly Cheesesteak recipe.

If you are doing so, pour 2-3 tablespoons of Cheese Whiz on top of each pile of meat. Try to keep as much of the cheese sauce on the top section as possible to prevent it from sliding completely off of the meat.

Next, divide the grilled onions and peppers into 6 even portions. Then top each pile of meat and/or Cheese Whiz with the tender veggies.

Next, add 2-3 slices of provolone cheese to each pile. Depending on the size of your cheese slices, you may need to tear them in half to prevent the cheese from hanging down too close to the griddle surface.

Working in batches, cover each pile with a grill lid so that the cheese has time to melt. If you want to speed up the melting process, squirt a little water next to the meat and cheese pile right before covering.

The steam from the water will be trapped under the lid, causing the cheese to melt faster. While the cheese melts, it is time to grill the hoagie rolls.

Toast The Hoagie Rolls On The Griddle

Place each hoagie roll, split apart to reveal the inside surface, on the griddle and toast until lightly golden brown in color. Once the rolls are toasted to your liking, remove them from the griddle and place them on a plate.

To complete this recipe remove the lid over the Philly Cheesesteaks once the provolone cheese is melted. Then work one at a time and place the inside of each hoagie roll on top of the pile of meat, veggies and cheese.

Use a long, thin metal spatula to scoop the entire pile into the roll and flip upright. Continue until each pile has been removed from the Blackstone Griddle.

Serve immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best cut of beef to use for Philly Cheesesteaks?

The most common cuts of thinly shaved beef include rib-eye roast, sirloin, tri-tip or flank steak. Because the meat is so thin, it only takes minutes to cook and become tender.

Although you could cut the meat yourself, you can find pre-packaged, shaved meat at most grocery stores. And if you can’t find the shaved meat, you can ask the butcher to do it for you.

2. I don’t have an outdoor griddle, what can I use instead?

Although outdoor griddles are extremely popular, you can use whatever type of griddle that you have. In fact, if you don’t want to brave the outdoor elements, you could even use an indoor electric griddle or large skillet instead.

Or if you love the taste of Philly Cheesesteaks, make this Crock Pot Philly Cheesesteak Dip instead.

3. I don’t like onions, can I just leave them out?

As mentioned above, you can customize the ingredients to meet your taste preferences. If you don’t like onions, simply leave them out.

Although the ingredients in a classic Philly Cheesesteak is a much debated topic, I believe you should have yours the way you like it.

4. Can I make this Philly Cheesesteak recipe gluten-free?

In order for this recipe to be gluten-free you will need to find a hoagie roll, or sub bun that is gluten-free. All of the other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.

Enjoy! Mary

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