Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

Follow these 8 tips to learn how to make the best Philly cheesesteak at home. The recipe is incredibly simple, but the technique will take yours over the top!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb ribeye steak
• 1 medium onion, small diced
• 8 slices american cheese
• 2 large hoagie rolls (the ones I used were about 10" long)
• 2 TBSP canola or vegetable oil
• salt and pepper
• garlic powder (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1If your steak was not already sliced by...: If your steak was not already sliced by your butcher, place it in the freezer for about 45 minutes. Remove the steak from the freezer and use a sharp knife to cut the meat as thin as possible, making sure the cut against the grain. Set aside.
2. 2Cut the rolls down the center and place...: Cut the rolls down the center and place 4 slices of cheese each in the rolls. Meanwhile, preheat a skillet over high heat. Once the skillet is very hot add the oil to the pan. Add the onions to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute for a few minutes until slightly caramelized.
3. 3Keeping the pan over medium-high heat, add the...: Keeping the pan over medium-high heat, add the steak to the pan with the onions and season well with salt and pepper and a bit of garlic powder if desired. Cook just until cooked through, this should only take a couple of minutes. You do not want to over cook the meat. Most often, cheesesteak cooks shred the meat even further while cooking it by breaking it up with your spatula. I do this and I like the texture and it keeps everything tender. This is up to you.
4. 4Immediately divide the meat and onions between the...: Immediately divide the meat and onions between the two rolls.