Description
Juicy Philly cheesesteak garlic bread combines classic Philadelphian sandwich flavors with crispy, buttery bread. Melted provolone, tender beef, and caramelized onions create an irresistible comfort meal that satisfies hungry appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) beef steak, thinly sliced (ribeye or sirloin)
- 8 oz (227 grams) provolone cheese, sliced
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Bread Preparation: Slice French bread horizontally, creating two equal halves for a robust cheesesteak foundation.
- Meat Searing: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and cook thinly sliced beef steak until golden-brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
- Vegetable Sautéing: Using the same skillet, caramelize bell peppers and onions until tender, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to intensify flavors.
- Assembly: Layer the bottom bread half with seared steak slices, followed by sautéed vegetables, ensuring complete coverage. Arrange provolone cheese slices across the vegetable mixture.
- Baking: Place assembled garlic bread in the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts completely and bread edges turn golden and crisp.
- Finishing: Remove from oven and let rest briefly. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, slice into individual portions, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Slice Meat Thinly: Cut beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, ensuring each bite remains juicy and delectable.
- Manage Heat Carefully: Medium-high heat prevents burning meat while creating perfect golden-brown caramelization, developing rich flavor without drying out ingredients.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Layer provolone evenly and close to bread edges to guarantee complete coverage and smooth, gooey texture throughout garlic bread.
- Resting Period Matters: Allow dish to rest 2-3 minutes after baking, allowing cheese to set slightly and flavors to harmonize, preventing immediate cheese slide-off when cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg