Satisfying and Simple Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Craving a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches. Made with a savory ground beef filling and melted cheese that is nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted sourdough bread, these sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy – A simple filling is cooked on the stovetop. Then use the same pan to toast up the sandwiches.
• Freezer Friendly – Simply cook up the ground beef and freeze it for future sandwich making.
• Kid-Friendly – Since it closely resembles a grilled cheese, kids are more likely to try them.
• Quick – This meal can be done in 30 minutes.

Serve these up with potato chips, Steak Fries, or veggies like our Roasted Vegetable Hash or Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts.

Ingredients

Here are the main ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe.

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• 1–2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 of a medium onion)
• 1/2 cup diced portobello mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef (Here’s where we get our grass-fed beef.)
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 6 tablespoons softened butter
• 12 slices Provolone cheese
• 12 slices sourdough bread

Ingredient Notes:

• Green bell pepper, onion, portobello mushrooms – dice them the same size to keep them from overpowering
• Lean ground beef – Here’s where we get our grass-fed beef.
• Provolone cheese – sub your favorite cheese.

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How to Make Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Make the Filling

In a large saute pan, saute bell peppers, onions and mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook about 30-60 more seconds. Season the veggies lightly with salt and pepper and then set aside.

Add the ground beef to the same saute pan and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula along the way, until there is no longer any pink showing. While it cooks, season the meat and then drain any excess grease. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and the cooked veggies until everything is combined.

Build the Sandwiches

Wipe the saute pan clean. Lay the bread slices on a cutting board and butter one side of each piece of bread. Then lay them butter side down. On the inside of one piece of bread, place a slice of cheese, scoop about 1/3 cup of the beef mixture on top of that, top with another slice of cheese, and place another piece of bread on top (butter side up).

Grill the Sandwiches

Place the saute pan over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, until the outside is browned and cheese is melted.

Serve & Enjoy!

Serve it warm with some fruits and veggies and enjoy a smile like this one!

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Can I Freeze Ground Beef Sandwiches?

You bet! I would advise freezing them as a kit.

To Freeze For Later: Follow instructions through Step 3. Place the cooled meat/veggie mixture in a freezer bag and seal. Freeze the meat, cheese slices, and bread together as a meal kit.

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To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the meat kit components in the refrigerator overnight. Follow Steps 4-5.

Side Dish Ideas

You can also serve veggie sticks with Creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce or Simple Blender Hummus.

• Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
• Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce
• Classic Fruit Salad