This delicious variation of a Philly Cheesesteak brings a new level of deliciousness to your sliders!
Philly cheesesteaks are classic sandwiches that first became popular in the city of brotherly love, namely Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! A correct Philly cheesesteak is made by slicing ribeye meat into thin strips and using the right kind of hoagie roll and cheese (provolone, American cheese, or Cheez Whiz). There is some debate about whether or not extra toppings like green peppers are acceptable, but caramelized onions are generally regarded as a good thing.
While Philly cheesesteaks are great, sometimes you don’t want the whole big sandwich. Sometimes, you want finger food with great taste to serve at a party. That’s where sliders come in. Sliders are awesome because they give you the opportunity to have a variety of burger or sandwich styles without filling up on just one.
What’s even greater than the bite-size aspect of these sliders and their delicious taste is how easy they are to make. They’re quick to prepare and will only take you about 15 minutes to prep before cooking. Throwing these together for a tasty party or dinner will make your life easier.
What Type of Steak to Choose
The key to a good Philly cheesesteak-inspired anything is going to be in the meat quality, in my humble opinion. Ribeye is the traditional route and a personal favorite because of how flavorful it is and how easy it is to slice. However, it’s not always cost-effective. The next best choice for me has always been sirloin, as you can slice it easily, and it’s also very delicious.
Ingredients
- 12 slider rolls
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef steak
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and green peppers, sautéing until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3: Add the thinly sliced steak to the skillet, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the steak is browned, approximately 5 minutes.
Step 4: Cut the slider rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
Step 5: Distribute the steak, onions, and peppers evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls. Top each with a half slice of provolone cheese.
Step 6: Place the top halves of the rolls onto the sliders.
Step 7: Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter.
Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the rolls are lightly toasted.
Step 9: Serve warm.
FAQs & Tips
How to Make Ahead and Store
To store your leftover Philly cheesesteak sliders, place them in an airtight container, and you can keep them in your fridge for up to 3 days. If you’d like to keep them for longer, then try freezing! Wrap each mini sandwich in aluminum foil and keep that in an airtight container or a freezer-friendly bag, which you can then keep in your freezer. Thaw out your sliders in the fridge before reheating to eat.
Butter It Up!
Add a little splash of flavor to your buns! You can do this by brushing herb butter over them before cooking. Mix some Italian seasoning and garlic powder or minced garlic into your butter. Not only will this add tasty, seasoned flavor, but the butter cooked into the bun gives it a delicious crunch and golden crust.
Freeze the Beef
To get your meat sliced just the right level of thinness, I recommend freezing it first. Unfrozen meat can be sliced thin, but it is significantly harder to do. Once it’s frozen, you can slice right through and make the nice thin strips that Philly cheesesteak is known for. I find the easiest way to freeze your steak is to just pop it into the freezer when you bring it home, then pull it out a day or two later when you need it. But if you forget to do this, never fear! It only takes about 40 minutes until it gets cold enough to slice thin.
Serving Suggestions
The best thing to serve alongside any sliders is always going to be French Fries! You can also make some quick and easy Air Fryer French Fries or Baked Fries. If you’re looking for something a little different, try a vegetable version like Asparagus Fries!
For more slider-based inspiration, take a look at this recipe for Black Bean Sliders, or this one for Meatball Sliders.
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 slider rolls
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef steak
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and green peppers, sautéing until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the thinly sliced steak to the skillet, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the steak is browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Cut the slider rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on a baking sheet.
- Distribute the steak, onions, and peppers evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls. Top each with a half slice of provolone cheese.
- Place the top halves of the rolls onto the sliders.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the rolls are lightly toasted.
- Serve warm.
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