Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe
This Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak recipe is a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, combining sautéed ground beef with onions, green peppers, and melted provolone cheese on a crusty French bread loaf. Perfect for a hearty meal, this recipe features a savory beef broth sauce thickened with cornstarch, enhancing the flavorful filling. Baked to perfection, it’s an easy yet satisfying dish that serves 6.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 24 ounces lean ground beef
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Sandwich
- 1 large French bread loaf or choice of bread
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8-12 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a pan over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink, then drain the excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add sliced onion, grated garlic, green pepper, steak seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pan with the beef. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: In a measuring cup, mix the cornstarch with the low sodium beef broth until smooth. Pour this mixture into the beef and vegetable pan. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Assemble Sandwich – Bottom: Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the bread loaf, then layer with four slices of provolone cheese.
- Add Filling and Top Cheese: Spoon the meat and vegetable mixture evenly over the cheese layer. Then, add four more slices of provolone cheese over the meat.
- Assemble Sandwich – Top and Bake: Spread mayonnaise on the top half of the bread loaf and place it over the filled bottom half to complete the sandwich. Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in aluminum foil.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the wrapped sandwich on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through.
- Serve: Remove from oven, unwrap the foil, slice the sandwich into portions, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the sandwich from being too oily.
- Adjust steak seasoning, salt, and pepper to your taste preference.
- If you prefer a crispier bread crust, unwrap the foil for the last 5-7 minutes of baking.
- You can substitute provolone cheese with mozzarella or American cheese if desired.
- The mayonnaise adds flavor and moisture to the sandwich; do not omit it.
- Leftover sandwiches can be refrigerated and reheated wrapped in foil for best results.
