Ultimate Griddled Cheesesteak (Print Version)
Tender ribeye, sweet caramelized onions, and gooey provolone piled high on buttery toasted rolls for the ultimate handheld experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 ½ lbs ribeye steak, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
→ Bread & Cheese
05 - 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
06 - 8 slices provolone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
→ Seasonings & Oils
08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
09 - 1 tsp kosher salt
10 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat a large griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add 1 tbsp oil. Sauté onions (and bell peppers if using) with a pinch of salt until deeply golden and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a side of the griddle or a plate.
03 - Add remaining oil. Spread out sliced ribeye in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, then stir and cook until just browned, about 3 more minutes.
04 - Return the cooked onions and peppers to the griddle with the beef. Toss to combine.
05 - Divide the mixture into 4 portions. Place 2 slices of provolone over each. Let cheese melt, about 1 minute.
06 - Meanwhile, split hoagie rolls and butter their insides. Toast buttered sides on the griddle until golden.
07 - Using a wide spatula, scoop each cheesy beef-onion portion onto a toasted roll. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The ribeye stays tender while developing a gorgeous crust that locks in juices
- Homemade caramelized onions add sweetness that deli versions rarely achieve
- Buttered and toasted rolls create the perfect crunchy base for all that cheesy beef
02 -
- Freezing the ribeye for 30 minutes makes it infinitely easier to slice thinly against the grain
- Crowding the griddle with beef causes steaming instead of searing so cook in batches if necessary
03 -
- Cheez Whiz is not just acceptable it's actually traditional for an authentic Philly experience
- A cast iron skillet holds heat better than stainless steel giving you superior sear marks