Description
Philly-inspired Cheesesteak Hot Pockets deliver authentic street flavor in a handheld comfort classic. Melted provolone, tender beef, and caramelized onions create a perfect portable meal that brings Philadelphia’s culinary spirit right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) thinly sliced steak (ribeye or sirloin)
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Optional: mushrooms or hot pepper slices
Cheese and Bread Components:
- 1–2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 hoagie rolls or puff pastry sheets (cut into rectangles)
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to 375F (190C) for optimal cooking environment.
- Generously coat the steak with salt and pepper, then swiftly sear in a sizzling skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until achieving a rich brown exterior. Transfer meat to a temporary holding plate.
- Within the same skillet, introduce sliced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until they transform into a soft, caramelized state with golden edges.
- Incorporate optional mushrooms or hot pepper slices, allowing them to meld and develop flavor for 2-3 minutes.
- Reunite the seared steak with the vegetable medley, gently tossing to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the vessel: slice hoagie rolls lengthwise, hollowing out interior space, or utilize puff pastry rectangles as alternative containers.
- Generously layer the steak and vegetable mixture into each pocket, crowning with a lavish blanket of shredded cheese.
- Carefully seal pastry edges or close hoagie rolls to contain the savory filling.
- Delicately brush exposed surfaces with beaten egg to achieve a glossy, golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry reaches a beautiful golden hue and cheese melts luxuriously.
Notes
- Customize the meat by choosing lean cuts like sirloin or flank steak for healthier options.
- Swap beef with plant-based alternatives like seitan or portobello mushrooms for vegetarian versions.
- Experiment with cheese varieties such as provolone, white cheddar, or pepper jack to enhance flavor profiles.
- Prevent soggy pockets by patting meat and vegetables dry before filling to remove excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg