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Philly Cheesesteak Recipe with Peppers and Onions

By Valerie · January 28, 2020 · Updated March 1, 2020 8 Comments

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philly cheesesteak sandwich with text overlay.

This easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is the ultimate game day fare! Tender bites of sirloin, sauteéd peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese are all cooked up in one skillet and loaded on toasted hoagie rolls.

A close up of a cheesesteak sandwich with peppers and onions.

If you love a good Philly Cheesesteak and have always wished you could create this delicious classic at home, you are in the right place!

I cook for six here so I’m painfully aware of the need to streamline my cooking processes and always make a concentrated effort to limit cleanup. Especially with recipes that will be happening when I’m entertaining or in the case of this weekend, watching the big game (go Niners!). We may not be in California anymore but it’s still all about the 49ers in this house.

Philly Cheesesteaks with a glass of beer in the background.

This recipe cooks up enough Philly Cheesesteak filling to load up 8 hoagie rolls and it’s all done in one skillet on the stove.

My family inhaled these.

One hand reaching in to hold a hoagie while the other hand holds a glass of beer.

The Best Cut of Beef for Cheesesteaks

It’s important to use a cut of beef that does not require a long cooking time to get tender. Ribeye is a common choice but the cost is beyond what I’m willing to spend, especially considering this recipe calls for 2 1/2 to 3 pounds of beef.

My favorite cut of beef for this Philly Cheesesteak recipe is sirloin, specifically petite sirloin. Top sirloin is a wonderful choice but petite sirloin is less expensive and still plenty tender enough to create a fabulous Cheesesteak. It’s also a thinner cut so there is a bit less slicing involved. I’ve been able to pick up value packs of petite sirloin for less than $4 per pound at my local Safeway. You just can’t beat that!

To get a closer look at petite sirloin and see this recipe in action, be sure to watch the video at the end of this post (just above the recipe card).

Chopped petite sirloin on a black cutting board.

You’ll need a good, sharp knife to slice the sirloin as thinly as possible against the grain. Once sliced, cut the beef into very small (1/4-inch-ish) pieces.

Kitchen Tip

Place your sirloin in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes to make it easier to slice.

How to Make Philly Cheesesteaks with Peppers and Onions

The process is easy! You’ll need a large, deep sauté pan to start. If you don’t have any large sauté  pans, a Dutch oven will do the trick.

I love to add bell peppers and onions to add a burst of color and a ton of flavor to these tasty cheesesteaks.

Two in process images showing sliced bell peppers and onions cooking in a skillet and the shopped sirloin cooking in the skillet.

Heat vegetable oil over MEDIUM-LOW heat and sauté thinly sliced onion and bell pepper. You want to avoid browning the peppers and onions so if they do begin to brown, reduce the heat under the pan a bit. When they are nice and tender, transfer them to a large dish and set aside.

Add additional oil to the pan and then add half of the chopped sirloin to the hot pan. Season with a little Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, or your favorite all-purpose seasoning, and a little garlic pepper. Cook and stir until browned and then transfer this first batch of browned beef to the dish with the peppers and onions.

Repeat the process with the remaining beef and seasoning. Transfer the second batch of browned beef to the dish and drain any juices from the pan.

Two in process images showing sliced provolone melting into the beef and veggie mixture in the pan.

Return the pan to the heat and transfer the cooked veggies and beef to the pan. Place sliced provolone over the top and cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt (note – the recipe calls for 7 slices of provolone but these process photos were scaled down a bit.)

Use tongs to mix the melted cheese throughout the beef and veggie mixture and it’s time to load up those hoagie rolls!

A close up image of a Philly Cheesesteak with Peppers and Onions on a toasted hoagie roll.

How to Prepare the Hoagie Rolls

This is an important step for a good quality Cheesesteak!

Whenever making any substantial sandwiches with warm ingredients it is always a good idea to toast the rolls first. Split the rolls but do not separate them. Lightly butter the inside and place them, opened up, on a baking sheet. Pop the baking sheet in a preheated 400 degree F oven.

You’ll have just the right amount of time to take care of this task while the cheese is melting into the beef and veggie mixture.

A hand holding a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich.

Divide the mixture between the toasted hoagie rolls and you are ready to serve.

These are substantial sandwiches that will satisfy your hungriest guests and spot-on perfect for Super Bowl Sunday! That being said, I think they are pretty darned perfect for any day.

You should absolutely check out my Slow Cooker Drip Beef Sandwiches for another great option.

A close up of a cheesesteak sandwich with peppers and onions.

Philly Cheesesteak Recipe with Peppers and Onions

This easy Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is the ultimate game day fare! Tender bites of sirloin, sauteéd peppers and onions, and melted provolone cheese are all cooked up in one skillet and loaded on toasted hoagie rolls.

5 from 10 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 538kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil divided (or as needed)
  • 1 sweet yellow onion halved and thinly sliced (2-inch slices)
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 to 3 pounds petite sirloin thinly sliced sirloin
  • 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt or other all-purpose seasoning, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pepper divided
  • 8 hoagie rolls
  • 6 tablespoons softened butter
  • 7 ounces sliced Provolone cheese (7 1-ounce slices) I used Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut

Instructions

  • Before starting, place beef in the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes. This will make it easy to slice thinly.
  • Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large, deep (14-inch) saute pan  and place over MEDIUM-LOW heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender. If they are beginning to brown, turn the heat under the skillet down a bit. While the veggies are cooking, prepare the steak, returning to stir every now and then.
  • Remove steak from freezer and place it on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to trim edges of excess fat and then slice it as thinly as possible across the grain. Chop the sliced steak into very small pieces. Keep chopping until you can chop no more! You want little 1/4-inch-ish pieces. Check on those veggies periodically while you're prepping the beef.
  • When the veggies are tender, transfer them to a dish and return the skillet to the heat. Add additional oil and place over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add half of the chopped steak and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until no pink remains. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each seasoned salt and garlic pepper while cooking. Transfer first batch of steak with a slotted spoon to dish with onions and peppers, leaving juice behind in pan. Add additional oil, if needed and repeat with remaining steak and seasoning.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Split open the hoagies rolls but do not separate them. Spread them with the softened butter and place them on a baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly golden and toasted.
  • Drain off all of the juices from the pan and return to the stove. Add back all of the steak and the onions and peppers. Place 7 provolone slices over the mixture in a circle and cover the pan. Cook on MEDIUM until cheese melts, about 4 to 5 minutes, then stir and use tongs to transfer to the toasted sandwich rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1001IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 5mg
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  1. Therese says

    January 3, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    5 stars
    We really enjoyed the taste, the pepper still had a little crunch which I prefer. I used mozzarella cause that was what I had in hand. For sure it’s a keeper.

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  2. Terrence W Walsh says

    January 2, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe.
    Toasting the bread in the oven with butter is an excellent tip. We used hot dog buns because that’s what we had.
    Melting in the cheese is also a good step. After throwing in all the provolone we had, we added some mozzarella to get enough cheese. (Obviously, the only planning ahead we did for this meal was to have the shredded beef, thawed.)
    I usually increase the onions. Here, instead of one, I used two.
    Rave reviews at the dinner table. It really is a fast, easy meal.

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  3. Stuart C Shawen says

    December 27, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent. Served to guests who raved!! I agree with Char: sauté peppers and onions separately…minor detail, though. I used pepper jack cheese and substituted a yellow pepper for the green. I would add a little more seasoned salt—personal preference. I’ll make again.

    Reply
  4. Mercedes says

    November 28, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Just a FYI. We here in Philly do not put peppers in our cheese steak. If there are establishments that do here in Philly, we are not appear.

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    • Valerie says

      November 29, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Maybe not authentic but easy and delicious! We love these sandwiches with peppers.

      Reply
  5. Char says

    November 14, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was excellent. Next time I will probably sauté the peppers separate from the onions. It takes the peppers a lot longer to get “soft” than it does the onions. Thus my onions were a little over done. But overall it was great and will be making again.

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  6. Joe stevenson says

    November 5, 2020 at 10:57 pm

    Great, simple recipe. I used gluten free buns and put some greens on top from one of those bagged salad mixes. Delish!

    Reply
  7. Sandra Foss says

    October 9, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing the recipe. I made enough for an army very delicious. The only change I made was using two Hungarian Chile peppers in stead of a green pepper. And a marinara on the side.

    Reply

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