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Ground beef Philly cheesesteaks cut in half and lined up on a wooden cutting board with bowls of chips and pickles on the side.

Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Easy dinner idea that doesn't take long to make and makes for great leftovers later.
5 from 12 votes
Yield: 6 grilled sandwiches
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1-2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced; about 1/2 of a medium onion)
  • 1/2 cup portobello mushrooms (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 12 slices Provolone cheese
  • 12 slices sourdough bread

Instructions
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and the cooked veggies until everything is combined. Set filling aside. 
  4. 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).
  5. 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

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.
Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the meat kit components in the refrigerator overnight. Follow Steps 4-5.

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

Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 721 kcal (36%) | Carbohydrates: 71 g (24%) | Protein: 40 g (80%) | Fat: 31 g (48%) | Cholesterol: 103 mg (34%) | Sodium: 1262 mg (55%) | Fiber: 3 g (13%) | Sugar: 8 g (9%)
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Author: Polly Conner