Description
Sizzling Philly cheese beef skillet brings classic Philadelphia street flavor right to your kitchen, melding tender beef, caramelized peppers, and melted cheese into one irresistible pan. Hungry diners will devour this quick, hearty meal that delivers maximum comfort with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup provolone or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a generous splash of olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, methodically crumbling and browning the meat while ensuring even cooking.
- Incorporate colorful bell peppers, diced onions, and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for approximately 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and release their aromatic essence.
- During the final moments of vegetable cooking, introduce minced garlic, stirring to release its robust fragrance and prevent burning.
- Enhance the skillet’s contents with a balanced blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional Italian seasoning, distributing spices evenly throughout the mixture.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and generously blanket the beef and vegetable medley with a layer of shredded cheese.
- Cover the skillet, allowing cheese to melt completely and create a luxurious, gooey coating (roughly 2 minutes).
- Transfer the bubbling, cheese-laden mixture directly to serving plates or nestle into toasted hoagie rolls for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a leaner version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken without sacrificing flavor intensity.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding extra colorful bell peppers or sneaking in zucchini or spinach during sautéing.
- Create a low-carb option by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rolls.
- Spice things up with unexpected additions like jalapeños or red pepper flakes for heat lovers seeking extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg