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Create your own delicious cheese steak sandwich when you aren’t close enough to Philadelphia to get a real Philly Cheese Steak!

Need a few other delicious sandwich recipes? Try this make ahead Focaccia Sandwich, perfect for picnics or tailgates parties.  Asian Chicken Wraps are another great picnic sandwich or great for school lunches too.  I love a good French Dip and this one is made in the slow cooker.

cheesesteak sandwhich cut in half

If you love a good Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, but don’t have a place to pick one up near you, you are going to love this cheese steak sandwich you can make at home!

Years ago we took our boys on an American History trip and as part of it we stopped in Philadelphia and while there I was able to eat an authentic Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich.  So good!  I have tried them several places since but none of them measured up to the one I had in Philadelphia!  I found much more success when I decided to try and make it at home.  Maybe not exactly the same but still delicious!

two philly cheesesteak sandwiches

How to Make a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

One of the tricks is to use a decent cut of meat. You want the meat to be tender and since the meat isn’t marinated, a tender cut is important.  I used a rib eye steak that I sprinkled with salt,  pepper and some granulated garlic before cooking.

ribeye steak in a cast iron pan

I then cooked the steak in a hot cast iron skillet.  Brown the steak on both sides until well browned and reduce  heat to medium and cook until desired doneness.  I cooked mine until about medium or about 135-140 degrees F.  It will sit for a bit too and continue to cook so be sure and not over cook the meat.

Cover the meat with foil and allow to sit while you cook the peppers and onions.

cooked peppers in pan

Saute the onions and peppers in olive oil over medium heat with salt and pepper until soft.  About 10 minutes.  Then place the peppers in bowl.  Slice the steak into thin slices going against the grain.

sliced steak on cutting board

Butter the buns and then toast them.  I do this under my broiler.

Divide the meat into four portions.  Arrange  a single serving of meat in the cast iron skillet  (or you could do this in a frying pan to or on electric griddle)and then add onions and peppers on top.  Cover with a piece of cheese and allow the cheese to melt.  I placed my cast iron skillet in the oven under the broiler to get the cheese to melt quicker.

cheese melting on steakAfter cheese has melted use a spatula to place meat, peppers,onions and cheese on a toasted  bun and enjoy a little taste of Philadelphia at home!

open face cheesesteak sandwich

This made for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner and brought back lots of great memories of our fun trip.

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Cheese Steak Sandwich Recipe

cheesesteak sandwhich cut in half
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5 from 2 votes

Cheese Steak Sandwich with Peppers

Make a delicious cheese steak sandwich at  home when you can't get to Philly!
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese steak, cheese steak sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

  • 9 oz rib eye steak
  • salt pepper, granulated garlic to season
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1/2 red pepper sliced
  • 1/2 yellow pepper sliced
  • olive oil
  • sandwich rolls
  • butter for toasting rolls
  • 4 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in cast iron skillet under high heat.
  • Season both sides of steak with salt, pepper and granulated garlic.
  • Turn heat down to medium and cook steak on both sides until well browned and cooked to desired doneness (I did medium) Allow to rest
  • Cook sliced onion and peppers in 1 Tbsp olive oil until soft, about 10 minutes. Remove to bowl.
  • Butter and toast sandwich rolls in frying pan.
  • Slice meat into thin slices going against the grain.
  • Divide meat into serving size portion and place in a pile in cast iron skillet. Add peppers and onions on top and then a piece of cheese.
  • Allow to cheese to melt
  • Use a spatula to place meat/peppers onto a toasted bun.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 273mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Vitamin C: 47.3mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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philly cheese steak sandwich

Originally shared April 4, 2013

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  4. Miz Helen

    I will have to make this sandwich for my Honey Bunny, he just love Cheese Steak Sandwiches, this looks awesome. Thank you very much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  6. Adelina Priddis

    It is too late at night, but now I’m craving some Cheese steak and peppers! Beautiful pictures.
    I’ve included you in a Foodie Friday Round Up post today. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  11. Diane

    Thank you for linking up at “Pin it Again” Friday! I am pinning this right now!! Yum! We are going live at 3:00 pm Pacific Time tomorrow…hope you can come! Blessings!

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  26. Leslie

    My husband would love this sandwich!

    Thanks for sharing your favorite post at Raising Imperfection! We feature our favorites on Friday, make sure to come back and check.
    Leslie

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  27. Diane Balch

    I don’t think I ever made them other than with Steak’ums which definitely doesn’t qualify for good meat. You have inspired me. Thanks for sharing this with us on foodie friday.

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  32. Lois Christensen

    THese look amazing! Thank you for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday. I am sharing this recipe on my Walking on Sunshine Facebook page today at 4:00 as our Recipe Pick of the Day. Would love for you to come over! Please come back and VOTE on Sunday!

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