Cheesesteak Recipe

Slice the top round steak thinly across the grain into roughly 1/8–1/4-inch strips. If not pre-sliced, partially freeze the steak for 30–45 minutes to make thin slicing easier.

Thinly slice the onion and red bell pepper into even 1/8-inch strips so they cook evenly.

Split the hoagie rolls and set aside. Preheat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.

Sauté onions & peppers

Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the preheated skillet. When butter is melted and foamy, add the sliced onions and red peppers. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 8–10 minutes. Remove vegetables to a bowl and set aside.

Season steak

In a bowl, toss the sliced steak with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder until evenly seasoned.

Sear steak strips

Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add a small drizzle of oil if dry. Add the steak in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear without overcrowding for 1–2 minutes per side, stirring and breaking apart slightly with a spatula until just browned. Avoid overcooking; thin strips cook quickly.

Finish steak

Once the steak is mostly browned, stir in the reserved cooked onions and peppers. Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Turn heat to low. Spread the steak-vegetable mixture evenly in the skillet into four piles (or keep whole if using one roll). Divide 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella evenly over the top of the meat so cheese covers all portions.

Cover the skillet with a lid for 1–2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Alternatively, transfer meat and cheese to a baking sheet and broil 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and just bubbling—watch carefully to prevent burning.

While cheese is melting, brush hoagie roll interiors lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter) and toast cut side down in a separate skillet or under the broiler until golden, about 1–2 minutes.

Open toasted rolls and divide the cheesy steak mixture among them using a spatula. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with extra hot sauce or ketchup on the side.