{"id":"philly_cheesesteak_775601a829","slug":"philly-cheesesteak","title":"Philly Cheesesteak","description":"A legendary American classic featuring thinly sliced ribeye steak, melted provolone cheese, and caramelized onions served on a toasted hoagie roll.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1.5 lbs Ribeye steak, thinly sliced","name":"Ribeye steak","quantity":680,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.5,"usUnit":"lb","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"Against the grain","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 large white onion, thinly sliced","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"thinly sliced","notes":"white","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 green bell pepper, sliced","name":"Green Bell Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"green","group":"Vegetables","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"8 slices Provolone cheese","name":"Provolone cheese","quantity":8,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"piece","form":"slices","notes":"mild or sharp","group":"Dairy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 Hoagie rolls","name":"Hoagie rolls","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"split","notes":"Italian style","group":"Bread","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Cooking Oil","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp Salt, to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 tsp Black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the ribeye steak in the freezer for about 30 minutes. This makes the meat firm enough to slice paper-thin against the grain.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the ribeye steak","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil in a large skillet or flat-top griddle over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until the onions are translucent and slightly browned at the edges, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat 1 tablespoon of oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Increase heat to high and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the thinly sliced steak in a single layer. Let it sear without moving it for 1-2 minutes until browned, then season with salt and pepper. Use a spatula to chop and flip the meat until fully cooked.","group":"Cooking","title":"Increase heat to high","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Divide the meat into 4 piles roughly the length of your rolls. Top each pile with the sautéed onions/peppers and 2 slices of provolone cheese. Cover the skillet for 1 minute or until the cheese is completely melted.","group":"Assembly","title":"Divide the meat into 4 piles roughly the length of your rolls","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Open the hoagie rolls and place them face down over the piles of cheesy meat. Slide a large spatula under the meat and roll/flip everything into the bun.","group":"Assembly","title":"Open the hoagie rolls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the best results, use ribeye steak as it has the right fat content for tenderness. Freezing the meat for 30-45 minutes before slicing makes it much easier to get those paper-thin strips.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Philadelphia"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute","sear"],"equipment":["Large skillet or griddle","Spatula","Chef's knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"sandwich","note":"4 full-sized sandwiches"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The steak can be sliced and the vegetables sautéed up to 24 hours in advance. Store separately."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover meat and vegetables in an airtight container. Keep rolls separate to prevent sogginess.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat meat in a skillet over medium heat before adding to a fresh roll."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fphilly_cheesesteak_775601a829%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4f9efdfc-faaf-4ac2-83ba-043850c388b3","imageAlt":"Philly Cheesesteak — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","steak","cheesesteak","philly","sandwich","lunch","ribeye"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Philly Cheesesteak","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T19:06:42.607Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T19:06:42.607Z","related":[{"id":"bagel_with_lox_ba134c5918","slug":"bagel-with-lox","title":"Bagel with Lox","description":"A classic New York-style breakfast featuring a toasted bagel topped with silky cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh red onion.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New York"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbagel_with_lox_ba134c5918%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87e7d1ee-c704-487f-8afc-b50c916cc52b","imageAlt":"Bagel with Lox — recipe cover","tags":["salmon","lox","bagel","breakfast","brunch","quick","high-protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"breakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76","slug":"breakfast-burrito","title":"Breakfast Burrito","description":"A classic American morning staple featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbreakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1ae76925-2eb9-4809-8c63-4c7347000b98","imageAlt":"Breakfast Burrito — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","burrito","eggs","sausage","high protein","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"cheeseburger_e888ac3a3d","slug":"classic-american-cheeseburger","title":"Classic American Cheeseburger","description":"A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles on a toasted brioche bun.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcheeseburger_e888ac3a3d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cdb73eda-0269-4a33-84cb-2cf01a0a4cff","imageAlt":"Classic American Cheeseburger — recipe cover","tags":["cheeseburger","beef","classic","sandwich","grilling"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}