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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK LETTUCE WRAPS

These Philly cheesesteak lettuce wraps focus on three key cheesesteak ingredients: beef, onion, and cheese.  These three ingredients go so well together, it hurts. I have always dreamt of experiencing my first true Philly cheesesteak hoagie, and my wish came true a few weeks ago as we went through Philadelphia.  We took a local’s recommendation and got our fix at Tony Luke’s.  Aaron and I split one classic cheesesteak sandwich with one side order of French fries.  I ordered the sandwich with onions, but it didn’t come out with onions.  Now, I actually feel robbed and like I didn’t truly get my first experience.  I need a redo!!!  Next time we’re in Philly, it’s going down…again.

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwhich from Tony Luke's

 My version of the Philly Cheesesteak is in a lettuce wrap.  There’s no doubt that nothing compares to the original using that crusty, soft hoagie roll.  But I had to clean it up a bit.  By leaving in the cheese, you still get that oniony, gooey, melty experience.  If you are into lettuce wraps already and looking for more, try out my eggroll in a bowl recipe and wrap that up in some lettuce cups.  

This recipe is about as quick as they can get.  Minimal ingredients, fast prep, and fast cooking makes this a great menu choice for a hectic workweek dinner!

 

 

Philly Cheesesteak on Lettuce Wraps

Philly Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

Christine Willers
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sirloin sliced very thin and chopped
  • ½ white onion sliced very thin
  • 2 oz provolone cheese shredded or diced
  • 1 head bibb lettuce leaves removed and stacked for using as wraps
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Season the sirloin with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet. Add 2 tsp olive oil and add onions. Cook briefly for one minute, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in the sirloin and brown, searing all sides. Cook to your liking, about 3 minutes.
  • Next, add in the cheese and mix well to melt the cheese to coat the onion and sirloin mixture.
  • Serve in lettuce wraps.

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