How to Make Philly Cheesesteak

thinly sliced beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while American cheese is usually cheaper.

Slice the flank steak, ensuring it's slightly frozen for easier cutting.

Cut the steak into thin strands as thin as possible for quick cooking.

Preheat a cast iron skillet on high heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil to the skillet.

Once the oil is heated, add 1 cup of sliced red onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper to the skillet.

Stir the vegetables together and cook for 2 minutes, seasoning with a pinch of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.

Cook for an additional 1 minute until the veggies are soft and fragrant, then remove them from the skillet and set aside.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet if needed, then add the sliced steak.

Cook the steak on medium-high heat for 2 minutes until some liquid reduces.

Season the steak with 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine.

Cook for 6 minutes until the beef is soft and golden brown.

Add the cooked veggies back into the skillet with the steak and stir to combine.

Place 5 slices of American cheese over the mixture and cook on low heat for 1 minute until the cheese melts.

Slice open the hoagie rolls and optionally spread with mayonnaise or butter before filling.

Fill the hoagie rolls with the steak and vegetable mixture.

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