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philly cheesesteak in a skillet with cheese topping

Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

Diana
If you like Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, you will love this skillet alternative! Go ahead and build a sandwich with it or skip the bread and enjoy it as a gluten-free or low carb meal!
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Servings 4 servings
Course Peppers, Steak
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
  • 4 to 6 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 4 to 6 slices Provolone cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Prep the steak. Lay the skirt steak on a cutting board and place a sheet of plastic wrap over it. Pound with the smooth side of a meat tenderizer or a rolling pin to thin it to a thickness of about 1/4-inch. Cut the slab into 3 or 4 pieces. Lightly season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    Preparing the steak for the Philly cheesesteak skillet.
  • Sear the meat. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 2 of the steak pieces. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through. It should be medium-rare. Repeat with the other 1 or 2 pieces. Set aside to rest for at least 5 minutes.
    Steak for a Philly cheesesteak skillet recipe.
  • Cook the mushrooms. Wipe out the pan lightly and add another 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.
    Steak and mushrooms cooked for Philly cheesesteak skillet.
  • Slice the beef and add the onions and peppers. While the mushrooms cook, slice the meat thinly. Remove the cooked mushrooms to a plate or platter and add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the sliced onion and peppers to the pan and season lightly with salt and pepper; cook over medium-high heat for about 4 to 6 minutes, or until softened and lightly charred in places.
    Peppers and onions in the skillet for a Philly cheesesteak skillet.
  • Broil to melt the cheese. Position the rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler. Add the steak strips and mushrooms back to the pan and toss to blend. Top with the provolone and mozzarella cheese and place the pan under the broiler and cook for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
Keyword philly cheesesteak, steak and peppers
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