Homemade Philly Cheesesteak

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I’m a red meat girl! Bring on the steak, burgers, prime rib… I’m all in! This Homemade Philly Cheesesteak is a great way to enjoy some steak. Have you ever had a prime rib sandwich with onions and peppers on top? YUM! This is a bit like that, but we’re using a top round steak to make it more affordable.  The Instant Pot is working it’s magic here to give us tender meat even though it’s a less expensive cut. These easy beef sandwiches will become one of your favorite dinner recipes!

I don’t know about you, but a Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich used to be something I would only eat from a restaurant. I used to feel the same way about French Dip Sandwiches. Now I make them at home and they are a favorite.

And let’s face it, I have a large family, so eating out all the time is expensive! In my cooking journey, I’ve found ways to make elegant meals easy, like these Steak Pinwheels, which are great for company or a weeknight meal.

What kind of steak do you use for a Philly cheesesteak?

Traditionally, a Philly Cheesesteak is made with thinly sliced Ribeye. However, that can get pricey! Here’s  a few recommendations if you’re value concious:

• top round steak
• top sirloin steak
• skirt steak

What kind of cheese do you use on a Philly cheesesteak?

American Cheese, Provolone, and Cheese Whiz are the most popular choices. We use Provolone on our homemade Philly Cheesesteak, it has the perfect mild flavor and a great texture. I’m a big fan of making a recipe your own. So ultimately your preference. Some other ideas:

• Pepper Jack
• Cheddar/White Cheddar
• Mozzarella
• Homemade cheese sauce

How to Make Philly Cheese steak

We’re using the Instant Pot today, but check the notes of the recipe for other options.

Step one: prepare steak, peppers, and onions

• Thinly slice steak against the grain. To make this easier, you can freeze the steak for 1 hour prior to slicing.
• Thinly slice green peppers. Cut off the top, remove seeds, slice the pepper in half, lay flat, and cut thin slices lengthwise.
• Thinly slice onion. Cut the top of the onion off, leave the root in tact. Put the flat side down and slice onion in half (you do need to make one cut into the root for this), peel off the skin. Then lay the onion flat and cut crosswise into thin slices starting at the opposite end of the root and working your way toward the root.

Step two: Cook onions and peppers

• Turn the Instant Pot to the Saute’ function
• Add oil and let it warm for a few minutes
• add sliced onions and peppers and saute for a few minutes until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Turn off the instant pot.
• Remove the vegetable mixture and set aside.

Step three: Cook the steak

• Add the sliced steak, seasonings and broth to the Instant Pot
• Cover and make sure the valve is set to the ‘sealed’ position
• Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow the natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully move the valve to vent to finish the release.

Step four: make the sandwiches

• Place the rolls on a sheet pan and top with steak, onions and peppers.
• Place a piece of cheese on top and cook under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

Notes about homemade Philly cheesesteak

1. No Instant pot? No problem! See the notes in the recipe card at the end of this post!
2. For a low carb option, ditch the roll! Eat over lettuce, coleslaw or cabbage. Specific suggestions are in the notes of the recipe card below.

More Steak Recipes

If you’re a fan of red meat, like me, here’s some other steak recipes to try:

• Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies
• Grilled Steak Fajitas
• Pan Seared New York Strips
• Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

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~Chellie