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Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread topped with melted cheese, sliced steak, and fresh herbs on a toasted baguette.
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Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread

Crispy garlic butter bread loaded with thin-sliced ribeye, melted provolone, and caramelized peppers and onions - the ultimate game day mashup.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Garlic Bread Base
  • 1 lb Italian bread loaf halved lengthwise
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
For the Cheesesteak Topping
  • 12 oz ribeye steak very thinly sliced, fat trimmed
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 8 oz provolone cheese sliced, divided
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Sharp knife or meat slicer

Method
 

Prep
  1. In a small bowl, mash together softened butter, minced garlic, and oregano until well combined. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. Place ribeye in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up - this makes it much easier to slice paper-thin. Slice against the grain into strips no thicker than 1/8 inch.
Cook the Cheesesteak
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add half the beef in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and let it sear undisturbed for 90 seconds until browned. Toss quickly, cook 30 seconds more, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining beef.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and pepper to the same skillet with a pinch of salt. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized at the edges. Return beef to pan, add Worcestershire, toss everything together, and remove from heat.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Spread garlic butter evenly over both bread halves, working it into all the crevices. Place on a baking sheet and bake 8 minutes until edges are lightly toasted.
  2. Remove from oven. Distribute half the provolone across both halves, then pile the hot beef and vegetable mixture on top. Cover with remaining cheese. Return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbling with light brown spots. Switch to broil for 1-2 minutes if you want more color - watch closely.
  3. Let rest 2 minutes, then slice into thick pieces with a serrated knife. Serve immediately while the cheese is still stretchy.

Notes

For easier slicing, ask your butcher to shave the ribeye on their deli slicer - this is the secret to authentic texture. If you can't find good ribeye, well-marbled sirloin works in a pinch but won't be as tender. The assembled bread (unbaked) can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated up to 24 hours - add 5 minutes to the final bake time.