Description
Philly cheesesteak garlic bread merges classic sandwich flavors with crispy bread. Melted provolone, tender ribeye, and caramelized onions create a delicious comfort meal perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ribeye steak (thinly sliced)
- 1 loaf Italian bread or French baguette (sliced lengthwise)
- 1 cup (240 ml) provolone or mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil (divided)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- optional toppings (sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or jalapeños)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for optimal garlic bread baking conditions.
- Bread Setup: Carefully slice bread horizontally, creating two even surfaces for topping.
- Steak Searing: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, quickly sear ribeye steak to develop a rich brown crust, seasoning with salt and pepper during cooking.
- Steak Resting: Transfer cooked steak to a plate, allowing meat to rest and retain its juicy essence.
- Onion Caramelization: In the same skillet, add olive oil and slowly caramelize onions, incorporating minced garlic to release aromatic flavors.
- Bread Assembly: Layer steak evenly across bread surface, topping with caramelized onions and garlic, then generously sprinkle cheese to ensure complete coverage.
- Optional Flavor Boost: Consider adding bell peppers, mushrooms, or jalapeños for enhanced complexity.
- Baking Process: Slide prepared garlic bread into preheated oven, baking 10-12 minutes until cheese becomes bubbly and bread edges turn golden and crisp.
- Serving: Remove from oven, allow brief cooling, then slice into generous portions, serving immediately while cheese remains gloriously melted and bread maintains its crispness.
Notes
- Meat Selection Tip: Choose high-quality ribeye with minimal fat for tender, juicy results that elevate the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Use a combination of provolone and mozzarella for optimal stretch and rich, creamy texture that creates irresistible cheese pulls.
- Bread Preparation Hack: Lightly brush bread with garlic-infused olive oil before topping to enhance crispiness and add an extra layer of aromatic flavor.
- Temperature Control Secret: Allow steak to rest at room temperature before cooking to ensure even searing and prevent moisture loss during preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg