Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks
Ground beef Philly cheesesteak is a quick twist on the classic Pennsylvanian sandwich loaded with the same savory flavor and melty cheese. This budget friendly version has all the flavors you know and love and will easily feed a hungry crowd.
Servings: 8
Calories: 503kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled & thinly sliced
- 1 large green pepper seeded & thinly sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese softened & cubed
- 8 hamburger buns
- 8 slices provolone cheese can substitute American or mozzarella, if desired
Instructions
- Cook the beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and crumble as it cooks.2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder
- Push the beef to edges of the pan, it will continue to brown, and add the butter to the clear part of the skillet. Once melted add the onions and peppers, stirring to coat. Continue cooking, stirring everything often, until they've softened and browned a bit- roughly 6 minutes.4 tbsp butter, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 large green pepper
- Reduce the heat to medium low and stir everything together then add the cream cheese and stir to combine. Continue cooking, stirring often, until melted, smooth, and evenly combined with the meat and vegetables. Remove the skillet from heat.8 oz cream cheese
- Add about 1/2 cup of beef mixture to each bun, top each with a slice of cheese, and serve immediately.8 hamburger buns, 8 slices provolone cheese
Notes
- While totally optional, I recommend toasting the buns prior to assembling the sandwiches since it will keep them from getting soggy.
- You can dice the veggies, instead of thinly slicing them, if preferred.
- While you can use fattier ground beef, I'd highly recommend draining it before you add the cream cheese. If you do use fattier meat, you'll get less meat out of it in general.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 801IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 4mg