Ultimate Griddled Cheesesteak (Printable)

Thinly sliced ribeye with sweet onions and melted provolone on griddled rolls

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 ½ lbs ribeye steak, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Bread & Cheese

05 - 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
06 - 8 slices provolone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

→ Seasonings & Oils

08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
09 - 1 tsp kosher salt
10 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat a large griddle or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Add 1 tbsp oil. Sauté onions (and bell peppers if using) with a pinch of salt until deeply golden and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a side of the griddle or a plate.
03 - Add remaining oil. Spread out sliced ribeye in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, then stir and cook until just browned, about 3 more minutes.
04 - Return the cooked onions and peppers to the griddle with the beef. Toss to combine.
05 - Divide the mixture into 4 portions. Place 2 slices of provolone over each. Let cheese melt, about 1 minute.
06 - Meanwhile, split hoagie rolls and butter their insides. Toast buttered sides on the griddle until golden.
07 - Using a wide spatula, scoop each cheesy beef-onion portion onto a toasted roll. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The ribeye stays impossibly tender while developing that irresistible crust
  • Caramelized onions become sweet and savory in ways you never expected
02 -
  • Crowding the griddle will steam the meat instead of searing it
  • Patting the sliced ribeye dry helps it develop better browning
03 -
  • Freeze the steak for 30 minutes to make slicing easier
  • A cast iron griddle holds heat better than stainless steel