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This Shaved Beef Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is a classic combination of thinly shaved beef and melted cheese in a soft and crusty roll. It is easy to make at home and rivals the best philly cheesesteaks in Philadelphia!
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Shaved Beef Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

This Shaved Beef Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is a classic combination of thinly shaved beef and melted cheese in a soft and crusty roll. It is easy to make at home and rivals the best philly cheesesteaks in Philadelphia!

Ingredients

  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 1 1/2 lb thinly shaved beef we used ribeye steak in this recipe
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 8 slices provolone cheese or Cheez Whiz
  • 1 large onion sliced thin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Freeze the steak for about 45-60 minutes first to make it easier to slice thinly.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add optional sliced onions and green pepper.
  • Sauté for 8-10 minutes until caramelized. Remove to a plate and reserve.
  • Shave the beef into 1/8-inch thick pieces.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil followed by the shaved beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until no longer pink. To create shreddy layers, you can pull the thinly shaved beef apart during cooking to tenderize and brown the meat.
  • Add sautéed onions and green peppers back to the pan. Mix with the steak. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Divide the mixture into 4 oval-shaped portions in the pan.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cheese on top of each portion.
  • When the cheese is half melted, cut open the hoagie rolls, and place each on top of the cheese. Let it warm up slightly (1-2 minutes) and flip the whole thing over using a large spatula. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Do not toast the rolls as it will make the bread too crunchy.
  • Both bone-in and boneless rib eye steak work well for this recipe. For a more budget-friendly option, you can use sirloin steak or round eye steak. Look for cuts of meat with more marbling.