Description
Savory Philly cheesesteak cheesy bread combines classic sandwich flavors with melted cheese and crusty bread. Hungry crowds will devour this hearty recipe that brings Philadelphia’s street cuisine directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
- 4 oz (113 g) button mushrooms, diced
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsps olive oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and slice French bread lengthwise, gently hollowing the interior to create a filling space.
- Base Layer: Spread mayonnaise evenly across both bread halves to create a moisture barrier and enhance flavor complexity.
- Vegetable Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cooking onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms until tender and caramelized, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Meat Integration: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking into small crumbles and cooking until fully browned, eliminating any pink coloration while releasing robust meaty flavors.
- Flavor Enhancement: Season beef mixture with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk cornstarch into beef broth, creating a seamless thickening agent, and pour into skillet to develop a rich, complex sauce.
- Assembly: Distribute beef and vegetable mixture evenly across bread cavities, creating a substantial and flavorful foundation.
- Cheese Coating: Cover the filled bread generously with shredded Provolone or Monterey Jack cheese, ensuring complete surface coverage for optimal melting potential.
- Baking Process: Transfer prepared bread to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and develop a luxurious texture.
- Finishing Touch: Activate broiler for 1-2 minutes to create a golden, crispy cheese topping with beautifully caramelized edges. Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes for added heat.
- Serving: Remove from oven, let rest briefly, then slice and serve warm, inviting everyone to indulge in this comforting culinary creation.
Notes
- Bread Selection: Choose a sturdy French bread with thick walls to prevent sogginess and support the hefty meat filling.
- Moisture Control: Mayo creates a protective layer that prevents bread from becoming soggy, enhancing overall texture and flavor integrity.
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef completely, breaking into small crumbles to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor distribution.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use shredded cheese for faster, more uniform melting and better coverage across the entire bread surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg