Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Craving a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches. Made with a savory ground beef filling and melted cheese that is nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted sourdough bread, these sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Easy – A simple filling is cooked on the stovetop. Then use the same pan to toast up the sandwiches.
- Freezer Friendly – Simply cook up the ground beef and freeze it for future sandwich making.
- Kid-Friendly – Since it closely resembles a grilled cheese, kids are more likely to try them.
- Quick – This meal can be done in 30 minutes.
Serve these up with potato chips, Steak Fries, or veggies like our Roasted Vegetable Hash or Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts.
Ingredients
Here are the main ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe.
Ingredient Notes:
- Green bell pepper, onion, portobello mushrooms – dice them the same size to keep them from overpowering
- Lean ground beef – Here’s where we get our grass-fed beef.
- Provolone cheese – sub your favorite cheese.
How to Make Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Make the Filling
In a large saute pan, saute bell peppers, onions and mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook about 30-60 more seconds. Season the veggies lightly with salt and pepper and then set aside.
Add the ground beef to the same saute pan and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula along the way, until there is no longer any pink showing. While it cooks, season the meat and then drain any excess grease. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and the cooked veggies until everything is combined.
Build the Sandwiches
Wipe the saute pan clean. Lay the bread slices on a cutting board and butter one side of each piece of bread. Then lay them butter side down. On the inside of one piece of bread, place a slice of cheese, scoop about 1/3 cup of the beef mixture on top of that, top with another slice of cheese, and place another piece of bread on top (butter side up).
Grill the Sandwiches
Place the saute pan over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, until the outside is browned and cheese is melted.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serve it warm with some fruits and veggies and enjoy a smile like this one!
Can I Freeze Ground Beef Sandwiches?
You bet! I would advise freezing them as a kit.
To Freeze For Later: Follow instructions through Step 3. Place the cooled meat/veggie mixture in a freezer bag and seal. Freeze the meat, cheese slices, and bread together as a meal kit.
To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the meat kit components in the refrigerator overnight. Follow Steps 4-5.
Side Dish Ideas
You can also serve veggie sticks with Creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce or Simple Blender Hummus.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! We’ve had it with Pepper Jack and it’s delicious. I’m sure your favorite cheese will taste yummy too!
Besides a skillet, you can use a griddle, or a panini press.
We think it makes the sandwich, but you could certainly use the ground beef mixture on a hoagie roll or something without toasting.
Sure, just add a little more onion and pepper to make up the difference.
How to Video
Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 of a medium onion)
- 1/2 cup diced portobello mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef (Here’s where we get our grass-fed beef.)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 12 slices Provolone cheese
- 12 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- Make the Filling: In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Saute bell peppers, onions and mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook about 30-60 more seconds. Season the veggies lightly with salt and pepper and then set aside.
- Add the ground beef to the same saute pan and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula along the way, until there is no longer any pink showing. While it cooks, season the meat with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and the cooked veggies until everything is combined. Set filling aside.
- Build the Sandwiches: Wipe the saute pan clean. Lay the bread slices on a cutting board and butter one side of each piece of bread. Then lay them butter side down. On the inside of one piece of bread, place a slice of cheese, scoop about 1/3 cup of the beef mixture on top of that, top with another slice of cheese, and place another piece of bread on top (butter side up).
- Grill the Sandwiches: Place the saute pan over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, until the outside is browned and cheese is melted.
Freezer Instructions
Notes/Tips
- This recipe makes about 3 cups of filling. I use about 1/3 cup per sandwich.
- If you like mushrooms, you can go heavier on those.
Nutrition
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Photos and video by Whitney Reist of Sweet Cayenne.
Everyone in our family (65, 61, 39, 39, 14, 11, and 7 year old) ate it and enjoyed it! The kids said to add it to our monthly recipe rotation.
So glad all ages enjoyed this recipe Amanda. It’s one my family was a bit surprised to fall in love with! Thanks for leaving a review.
I made sub rolls instead of toasted bread and the family LOVED it! Thank you!
Sounds delicious Stephanie! Thanks for leaving a review.