Description
Sizzling Philly Cheesesteak Skillet delivers comfort right to your dinner table with all the classic flavors packed into one easy pan. Melted provolone, caramelized onions, and seasoned ground beef create a quick weeknight meal that brings Philadelphia street food magic directly to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups provolone cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grab a large skillet and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat at 375°F. Drop 1 lb ground beef into the hot pan and break it into small crumbles while cooking for 7-8 minutes until no pink remains.
- Toss 1 large sliced onion, 1 sliced bell pepper, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms into the skillet. Sauté the vegetables for 5-6 minutes until they soften and onions turn translucent.
- Sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper across the skillet. Stir everything together and let aromatics bloom for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour ½ cup beef broth into the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting the liquid reduce slightly and intensify the flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and scatter 1 ½ cups shredded provolone cheese over the surface. Drizzle 1 tablespoon heavy cream across the top if desired.
- Gently fold the cheese into the meat mixture until it melts completely and creates a smooth, creamy consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
- Taste your skillet and season with salt as needed. Serve the cheesy mixture immediately while hot and bubbling.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that still delivers robust flavor.
- For extra texture, toast your bread or rolls before serving the skillet and use them to scoop up the cheesy beef mixture.
- Always drain excess fat after browning the beef to keep the dish from becoming greasy and ensure a cleaner, more concentrated taste.
- Choose fresh mushrooms like cremini or white button varieties for the most authentic Philly cheesesteak-style experience in this quick skillet meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-21 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg