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philly cheesesteak recipe

Authentic Philly Cheesesteak Recipe with Cheez Whiz

Master the iconic Philly cheesesteak with paper-thin ribeye, crusty Italian rolls, and gooey Cheez Whiz for an authentic South Philly sandwich experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 24 ounces boneless rib-eye steaks frozen then sliced paper-thin
  • 4 crusty Italian rolls sliced lengthwise to form a cradle
  • 1 large Spanish onion diced
  • 6 tablespoons soya oil
  • Cheez Whiz
Optional Toppings
  • sautéed mushrooms
  • sautéed red and green sweet peppers

Equipment

  • griddle, iron skillet, or non-stick pan
  • flat spatula
  • pot or microwave
  • butter knife or chopstick

Method
 

  1. Heat a griddle, iron skillet, or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of soya oil and sauté the diced Spanish onion until softened or caramelized to your preference. Remove the onions and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil to the same pan. Add the paper-thin ribeye slices and cook quickly, using a flat spatula to scramble the meat into smaller pieces as it browns.
  3. While the meat cooks, melt the Cheez Whiz in a separate pot or microwave. Prepare the Italian rolls by slicing them lengthwise to create a cradle.
  4. For assembly, place about 6 ounces of the cooked meat into each roll, pushing it to one side. Add the sautéed onions and any optional mushrooms or peppers alongside the meat—not on top. Smear the melted Cheez Whiz next to the meat and toppings using a butter knife or chopstick.

Notes

For maximum flavor in every bite, assemble by placing meat on one side of the roll and toppings on the other, then smearing cheese next to everything.