Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 8 oz provolone cheese
- 4 hoagie rolls (7” each) or 1 French baguette, cut into 4 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for toasting the sandwiches later in the recipe.
- Cook the Beef and Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and the beef is fully browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Bread: While the beef cooks, slice the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise or cut the baguette into four 4-inch pieces and slice each piece in half horizontally. Place the prepared rolls or baguette pieces on a baking sheet.
- Add Worcestershire Sauce and Cheese: Once the beef mixture is fully cooked, stir in the Worcestershire sauce to enhance flavor. Lay half of the provolone cheese slices over the beef mixture and reduce the heat to low. Allow the cheese to melt, which should take a few minutes, then stir the mixture until the cheese is well combined.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Using tongs, evenly transfer the cheesy beef mixture onto the bottom halves of the prepared rolls or baguette pieces. Then, place the remaining slices of provolone cheese on top of each sandwich to prepare for melting in the oven.
- Bake Until Melty and Toasted: Place the assembled sandwiches in the preheated oven and bake for 3-5 minutes. This step melts the top layer of cheese and lightly toasts the bread, creating a deliciously warm and gooey cheesesteak.
Notes
- Using 90% lean ground beef helps reduce excess fat while keeping the sandwich juicy.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables by adding mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- For a sharper cheese flavor, you can substitute provolone with sharp cheddar or American cheese.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables to maintain some crunch and texture.
- If you prefer, you can toast the bread separately under the broiler before assembling the sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
