Next Level Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteaks

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 recommended)
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 8 slices provolone cheese (or 1.5 cups shredded)
• 4 large hoagie rolls, split
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the Buns: Spread softened butter on the cut sides of the hoagie rolls. Toast them butter-side-down in a large, dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Transfer vegetables to a plate.

3. 3

   Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season generously with salt and pepper and cook until fully browned. Carefully drain off any excess grease from the pan.

4. 4

   Build the Filling: Return the skillet with the drained beef to medium heat. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to reduce slightly. Stir the cooked vegetables back into the beef mixture.

5. 5

   Melt Cheese and Assemble: Reduce heat to low. Lay the provolone slices over the beef mixture, cover the skillet, and let the cheese melt for 1-2 minutes until gooey. Stir to incorporate the melted cheese, then generously pile the filling into the toasted hoagie rolls and serve immediately.