How To Make Classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

thinly sliced beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

hoagie rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain rolls offer more nutrients, while white bread is often less expensive.

Slice hoagie rolls 3/4 of the way through with a serrated knife. Dice onions and thinly slice beef.

In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp softened butter with 1 pressed garlic clove. Spread garlic butter onto the cut sides of 4 hoagie rolls. Toast the buns on a large skillet, flat cooktop or griddle on medium heat until golden brown then set aside.

Add 1 Tbsp oil to your pan/cooktop and sauté diced onions until softened. Sprinkle lightly with salt and cook until caramelized then transfer to a bowl.

Increase to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Spread the super thinly sliced steak in an even layer. Let brown for a couple of minutes undisturbed then flip and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté until steak is fully cooked through then stir in the caramelized onions.

Divide into 4 even portions and top each with 2 slices of cheese and turn off the heat so the cheese will melt without overcooking the meat.

Spread a thin layer of mayo on the toasted side of each roll. Working with one portion at a time, place a toasted bun over each portion and use a spatula to scrape the cheesy beef into your bun as you flip it over. Serve warm.

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