Description
Hearty Philly cheese beef skillet brings sizzling comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s culinary traditions. Quick-fire ingredients meld perfectly, delivering rich flavors that satisfy hungry diners with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6–8 slices provolone cheese (or shredded mozzarella)
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes (for a bit of heat)
Serving Options:
- Hoagie rolls
- Cooked rice
- Pasta
- Over roasted potatoes
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, introducing ground beef and crumbling it methodically while cooking until achieving a rich, caramelized brown exterior.
- Incorporate sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms into the meat, allowing them to soften and develop deep, golden caramelization through 5-7 minutes of careful sautéing.
- Introduce minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute aromatics and enhance flavor profiles.
- Gently cascade provolone and cheddar cheese across the beef and vegetable mixture, reducing heat to low and covering the skillet to create a smooth, melted cheese blanket.
- Finish the dish with a delicate sprinkle of fresh parsley, presenting this versatile culinary creation as a standalone protein-rich meal or nestled within a sandwich roll, over rice, or alongside pasta.
Notes
- Customize protein selection by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for diverse dietary needs.
- Control fat content by using lean ground beef or draining excess fat completely for a healthier version of the dish.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with different cheese combinations like Swiss, mozzarella, or pepper jack to create unique taste profiles.
- Boost vegetable variety by adding zucchini, spinach, or cherry tomatoes for increased nutritional value and vibrant color in the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg