Description
This one-skillet ground beef Philly cheesesteak delivers all the melty, savory flavor of a steakhouse cheesesteak—with none of the fuss. Just ground beef, peppers, onions, and gooey provolone in one pan. Serve over toasted rolls, rice, or potatoes for a weeknight win.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (or half green, half red)
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
1–2 Tbsp neutral oil (or butter)
6–8 slices provolone (or white American)
To serve: hoagie rolls, rice, or skillet potatoes
Optional: 4 oz mushrooms, red pepper flakes, hot cherry pepper spread
Instructions
1. Toast hoagie rolls or prepare your base (rice or potatoes).
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers with a pinch of salt. Cook 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Push to the side.
3. Add ground beef. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up, until browned with crispy edges.
4. Stir in garlic for 30–60 seconds. Add Worcestershire and scrape up browned bits for extra flavor.
5. Fold peppers/onions back into the beef. Level the mixture.
6. Lay provolone slices on top. Reduce heat and cover 1–2 minutes until melted.
7. Serve over rolls, rice, or potatoes with your favorite toppings.
Notes
• Use mushrooms for extra umami—add with onions.
• Add red pepper flakes or cherry pepper spread for heat.
• American cheese melts more smoothly; Cheez Whiz adds nostalgic flavor.
• Meal prep the filling and add fresh cheese on reheat.
• For low-carb: serve over cauliflower rice or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg