5 from 15 votes
Ground Beef Cheesesteak
This Ground Beef Cheesesteak sandwich combines browned ground beef with butter-sautéed onions and green bell peppers, enriched by melted cream cheese and topped with provolone slices on toasted buns. The creamy sauce contrasts with the savory meat and softened vegetables, creating a hearty texture and flavor profile. This recipe is convenient for making multiple sandwiches with familiar cheesesteak elements while using ground beef instead of sliced steak for a quicker preparation.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
sandwiches
Calories:
565 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 or leaner
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 Hamburger Bun or hoagie buns
- 8 lices provolone cheese or American cheese or cheese whiz
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in 2 pounds ground beef and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook, breaking the beef into small pieces, until it starts to brown, about 7–9 minutes.
- Push the cooked ground beef to the edges of the pan. Add 4 tablespoons salted butter to the center of the skillet, followed by the sliced onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion and pepper are softened and slightly browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cube 8 ounces cream cheese and add to the skillet. Fold the cream cheese into the beef mixture until fully melted and incorporated, creating a creamy sauce.
- Turn off the heat. Spoon the beef mixture onto the buns, about 1/2 cup per sandwich, and top each with a slice of Provolone cheese. Serve immediately.
- For best results, toast the buns before assembling.
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Notes
- Additional toppings like sautéed mushrooms or pickled jalapeño slices can vary the sandwich's flavor.
- Toast buns by placing them cut-side down in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes or under a broiler to add crunch and prevent sogginess.
- If preferred, dice onions and bell peppers instead of slicing for a different texture; cook until softened.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
2g
(100%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
963mg
(40%)
Potassium
519mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
414IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
333mg
(33%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 963mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 414IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 333mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.