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Philly cheesesteak · rib-eye, onions & provolone
Thinly sliced beef and softened onions tucked into a warm long roll beneath melted provolone. A simple skillet version of Philadelphia’s much-loved sandwich.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Begin with very thinly sliced beef.
Ask the butcher for plain rib-eye shaved across the grain, or buy unseasoned thin-sliced steak intended for cheesesteaks. The preparation time starts with it sliced. Provolone is one familiar cheese choice; American cheese and cheese sauce belong to other versions. This one uses onions without peppers or mushrooms.
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Philly cheesesteak · rib-eye, onions & provolone
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BEHIND THE DISH · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philly cheesesteak · rib-eye, onions & provoloneBeyond the plate.
Thin hot beef, melted cheese, and a long roll make a sandwich whose details inspire strong local preferences.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A Philadelphia sandwich tradition.
The cheesesteak is a defining part of Philadelphia’s food culture, with its early story connected to South Philadelphia steak-sandwich shops. The core is straightforward: thinly sliced beef cooked on a hot surface and served in a long roll. Cheese became part of the sandwich’s familiar identity.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Cheese and onions are personal choices.
Provolone, American cheese, and cheese sauce each have supporters. Fried onions are another common choice, though they are not compulsory. The bread matters too: it must hold a juicy hot filling without making the sandwich difficult to bite.
AT THE TABLE
A skillet version with provolone.
We start with very thin, unseasoned rib-eye and soften the onions separately. Small batches help the beef brown, and provolone melts directly over the filling. This version leaves out peppers, mushrooms, mayonnaise, and other additions.
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