Philly cheesesteak
Non-vegetarian
Thinly shaved ribeye griddled with soft onions and draped in melted provolone, piled into a long, soft roll — Philadelphia's famous sandwich.
Philly cheesesteak is an American sandwich from United States, ready in about 35 minutes and made with beef sirloin steak, provolone and hoagie roll. It serves 4 and is rated easy to cook.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
- Calories
- 704
Plus 30–40 minutes freezing the steak so it slices thinly.
Method
Step 1
Freeze the steak (opens in a new tab) for 30–40 minutes until firm, then shave it as thinly as possible against the grain.
- 8 min
Step 2
Cook the onions (opens in a new tab) (and peppers (opens in a new tab) or mushrooms (opens in a new tab), if using) in half the oil over medium heat until soft and lightly caramelised. Push to one side.
- 10 min
- medium heat
- Griddle / tawa (opens in a new tab)
How it looks · Photo: Magda Ehlers on Pexels Step 3
Turn the heat to high, add the rest of the oil and the beef. Season with salt and pepper (opens in a new tab) and chop it with two spatulas as it browns, about 2–3 minutes.
- 3 min
- high heat
Step 4
Mix the onions (opens in a new tab) into the beef, divide into four long piles and lay the provolone (opens in a new tab) on top. Cover briefly until melted.
- 1 min
Step 5
Open each roll, lay it face down over a pile and use a spatula to scoop the meat and cheese into the roll in one move. Serve hot.
- 2 min
How it looks · Photo: Willians Huerta on Pexels
About this dish
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Well documentedMore food from United States
- Dish
- Lunch · Dinner · Sandwiches · Street food
- Cooking method
- Pan-fried
- Taste
- savoury, rich, umami
- Diet
- No nut ingredients · High-proteinWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
All labels
Non-vegetarian · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · High-protein - Good for
- Street food
- Cook more with
- Beef sirloin steak · Provolone · Onion
- Techniques
- Pan-frying
Allergens
- Contains: Milkfrom provolone, hoagie roll
- Contains: Wheatfrom hoagie roll
- Contains: Glutenfrom hoagie roll
- May contain: Soyfrom hoagie roll
- May contain: Sesamefrom hoagie roll
Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.
Nutrition
704 kcal per serving
Estimated1 serving ≈ 355 g · recipe makes 4
Where the energy comes from
- Protein 31%
- Carbohydrate 32%
- Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 704 kcal | 198 kcal |
| Protein | 53.1 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 15.9 g |
| Net carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 14.7 g |
| Sugars | 2.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 4.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 28.5 g | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Trans fat | — | — |
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 33 mg |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 395 mg |
| Salt equivalent | 3.5 g | 1 g |
Vitamins & minerals per serving
- Potassium
- 780 mg
- Calcium
- 460 mg
- Iron
- 5.5 mg
- Magnesium
- 72 mg
- Vitamin A (RAE)
- 99 µg
- Vitamin C
- 4 mg
- Vitamin D
- 0.4 µg
- Vitamin B12
- 2.2 µg
- Folate (DFE)
- 203 µg
How these numbers were made
- Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
- *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
- Optional ingredients are not included: green bell pepper, mushrooms.
- Hoagie roll: French rolls (FDC 172795) used as a stand-in for a soft Italian-style sub roll.
- “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
- Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Good to know
Tips
- Shop-bought 'shaved steak' saves the slicing step.
Common mistakes
- Overcrowding the pan, which steams the beef instead of browning it.
Serve with
- Serve with fries and pickled hot peppers.
Food safety
- Cook the shaved beef until no pink remains; thin slices take only 2–3 minutes on a hot griddle.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Storage
- Best eaten immediately. Leftover filling keeps 2 days in the fridge.
Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated
Recipe DNA
How this dish is built
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What the dish is built around
Main ingredient
- Beef sirloin steak, ribeye, partly frozen and shaved very thin600 g
- Provolone8 slice · 168 g
- Hoagie roll4 piece · 400 g
- Mushrooms, sliced (optional)150 g
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