How to make a Philly a cheesesteak
How to make a Philly a cheesesteak is a medium American recipe that serves 2. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by Genalbrothers on YouTube.
Prep: 14 min | Cook: 24 min | Total: 51 min
Cost: $9.30 total, $4.65 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Small Sandwich Buns (soft dinner rolls or mini buns, split open)
- 200 g Steak (ribeye or sirloin, thinly sliced)
- 1 piece Onion (medium, thinly sliced into ribbons)
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided: 2 tbsp for sauté, 1 tbsp for sauce)
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup Whole Milk (for cheese sauce)
- 1.5 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or American, shredded)
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (for drizzling on the sandwich)
- 1 packet Instant Ramen Noodles (85 g, flavor packet discarded)
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream (adds richness to the cheese sauce)
- 2 cup Water (for boiling ramen)
Instructions
Toast the Buns
Split the small buns open and place them face‑down in a hot skillet. Toast until lightly golden, about 2‑3 minutes.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium
Season the Steak
Sprinkle the thinly sliced steak with salt and black pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
Time: PT2M
Cook the Steak
Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the seasoned steak and sauté 3‑4 minutes, stirring, until browned but still slightly pink inside.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium-high
Set Steak Aside
Transfer the cooked steak to a plate and keep warm while you prepare the onions.
Time: PT1M
Slice Onion into Ribbons
Trim the ends of the onion and slice it thinly into long ribbons (julienne).
Time: PT5M
Sauté Onion Ribbons
Add the remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion ribbons, season lightly with salt, and sauté 4‑5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Combine Steak and Onions
Return the steak to the skillet, mixing it with the onions. Warm together for 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Prepare Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan melt 1 tbsp butter over low heat. Whisk in the milk, then gradually add shredded cheese a handful at a time, stirring until fully melted and smooth. Finally stir in the heavy cream and keep the sauce on low heat.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: low
Cook Ramen Noodles
Bring 2 cups water to a boil, add the ramen noodles, and cook for 2‑3 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: boiling
Assemble the Sandwiches
On the bottom half of each toasted bun, layer the steak‑onion mixture, spoon generous cheese sauce over it, drizzle mayo, then top with a handful of cooked ramen noodles. Close with the top bun.
Time: PT5M
Serve
Plate the sandwiches and enjoy while hot.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Egg
Last updated: April 24, 2026





