How To Make The Perfect Philly Cheesesteak At Home

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.

Put the ribeye steak in the freezer for about 45 minutes to make it easier to slice.

Salt the steak overnight to enhance flavor and dry it out slightly.

Chop 2 medium onions, using about half for one sandwich.

Cut the stems off the long hot peppers and set aside.

In a 12-inch pan, heat a little less than medium heat and add olive oil and water.

Add the long hot peppers to the pan, cover, and cook until they get soft.

Remove the lid and let the peppers brown on both sides.

Slice the ribeye steak into thin strips using a sharp knife, removing any large chunks of fat.

Cut the hoagie roll not all the way through, creating a pocket for the filling.

Weigh the sliced steak to ensure you have about 3/4 pound for a larger sandwich.

Cook the sliced steak in the pan until browned, adding the onions to the mixture.

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