Ground Beef Cheesesteak Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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4 tablespoons salted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
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8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
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8 hamburger buns or hoagie buns
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8 slices Provolone cheese, American cheese, or cheese whiz
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking the beef into small pieces, until it starts to brown, about 7–9 minutes.
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Push the cooked ground beef to the edges of the pan. Add butter to the center of the skillet, followed by the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and slightly browned, about 5–6 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cubed cream cheese to the skillet. Fold it into the beef mixture until fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy sauce.
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Turn off the heat. Spoon the beef mixture onto the buns, approximately 1/2 cup per sandwich, and top each with a slice of Provolone cheese. Serve immediately.
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For toasted buns, slice them in half and place cut-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, or toast them under a broiler until golden brown.
# Notes:
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Optional toppings include sautéed mushrooms, pickled jalapeños, sweet peppers, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard, or hot sauce.
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Dicing the vegetables instead of slicing is another option for easier integration into the beef mixture.