Italian Cheesesteak

Ingredients

This Italian Cheesesteak recipe differs from the original Philly Cheesesteak by incorporating Italian herbs and spices, such as oregano and basil, and using provolone cheese instead of the traditional Cheez Whiz or American cheese. Additionally, this recipe includes sautéed mushrooms, which are a common ingredient in Italian cuisine. We alse have the original recipe for Cheesesteak, so you can check it out.

• 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced beef 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced beef
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup (150g) sliced mushrooms 1 cup (150g) sliced mushrooms
• 1 tsp (5g) dried oregano 1 tsp (5g) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (5g) dried basil 1 tsp (5g) dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 hoagie rolls 4 hoagie rolls
• 8 slices provolone cheese 8 slices provolone cheese

Nutrition

• Calories: 550 kcal / 2300 KJ
• Fat: 32g (16g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 28g (6g sugars)
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2.
   Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.
   Add sliced bell peppers and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes.
4. 4.
   Add thinly sliced beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
5. 5.
   Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
6. 6.
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
7. 7.
   Slice the hoagie rolls in half and place them on a baking sheet.
8. 8.
   Place two slices of provolone cheese on each hoagie roll.
9. 9.
   Divide the beef and vegetable mixture evenly among the hoagie rolls.
10. 10.
    Top each hoagie roll with two more slices of provolone cheese.
11. 11.
    Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. 12.
    Serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Provolone cheese — For a stronger cheese flavor, use aged provolone cheese instead of regular provolone.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier Italian Cheesesteak, add some red pepper flakes to the beef and vegetable mixture.
• If you don't have hoagie rolls, you can use any type of bread or roll that you prefer.
• To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-sliced beef from your local deli.

Serving advice

Serve the Italian Cheesesteak hot, straight from the oven, with a side of fries or a salad.

Presentation advice

To make the Italian Cheesesteak look even more appetizing, sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley on top before serving.