These tasty Philly cheesesteak sliders are packed with tender beef, gooey cheese, and sautéed veggies. They’re kid-friendly and perfect for fun party snacking!
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Philly cheese steak sliders are the handheld mini versions of the traditional Philly cheesesteak. These sliders contain thinly-sliced beef, provolone cheese, and sautéed veggies.
There is much debate as to what constitutes an “authentic” Philly cheesesteak. Simply put, the sandwich almost always contains thinly-sliced beef, cheese, onions, and a ton of flavor. It is also common to include sautéed bell peppers and mushrooms. These sliders are just like the traditional sandwich — but on a smaller, fun-sized scale.
The Best Meat for Cheesesteak Sliders
Traditionally, most Philly cheesesteaks are made using ribeye steak. However, here are a few of the top options, starting from the most popular cut of beef.
- Ribeye steak: Ribeye steak is known for its tasty marbling. When cooked, the fat melts and tenderizes the meat and imparts a delicious flavor.
- Top sirloin: Sirloin is also a tasty cut, but it is cheaper and more tough than ribeye, so it is imperative to slice the beef as thinly as possible. To make sirloin more tender, marinate it overnight in your favorite beef marinade.
- Skirt steak: Skirt steak is long and flat, making it easy to slice thin with a sharp knife. This tasty cut is also known for its tenderness, which is perfect for the sliders!
- Ground beef: While ground beef is a bit unconventional, it is still a yummy substitute. Chances are, this cut is already in your freezer, which saves you a trip to the grocery store. Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic before browning it. Then, follow the recipe as directed.
Hot tip: If you’re low on time and energy, buy deli roast beef and use it instead.
How To Make Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
With a handful of simple ingredients, this Philly cheesesteak slider recipe comes together in under an hour. Cook the veggies and beef, assemble the sliders, and bake to perfection!
- Sauté the veggies: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions, mushrooms, and green bell peppers until golden brown. Remove the veggies from the skillet and set aside.
- Brown the beef: Add the sliced beef to the skillet and cook it on high heat until it’s fully done (145°F). Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Assemble the sliders: Place the slider buns onto a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Top with beef, then layer on the veggies and cheese and stack the other bun on top.
- Brush the buns: In a small bowl, melt a few tablespoons of butter and press fresh garlic into it. Brush the melted butter mixture onto the tops of the buns.
- Bake the sliders: Bake the sliders at 350°F for 15 minutes or until golden and the cheese has melted. Enjoy!
Extra Toppings To Slide In
If you love loaded sandwiches, feel free to load up your sliders with even more toppings. These sliders are smaller than a typical Philly cheesesteak, so make sure to add small amounts of toppings at a time or all the toppings may “slide” out!
- Cheese: In addition to or instead of provolone cheese, use Cheese Whiz, Swiss, mozzarella, or your preferred shredded cheese.
- Pickled ingredients: For more tangy flavor, add in your favorite kind of pickles, pepperoncinis, giardiniera salad, or sauerkraut.
- Condiments: Most often, Philly sliders don’t have sauces or condiments — but if you feel the urge, we’ve got options. Ketchup, sriracha, hot sauce, aioli sauce, mayonnaise, or Dijon mustard are good condiments to add for more flavor.
4 Tips for Making the Best Sliders
Philly cheesesteak sliders are super simple, but these few easy tips will help you nail this recipe.
- Slice the beef thinly: The number one tip for great sliders is to slice the beef thinly! This helps the meat cook evenly and also ensures the sliders are easy to bite into.
- Cut the veggies into similar sizes: Slice the veggies into similar sizes to make sure they cook evenly. You don’t want to chomp down on any raw or overcooked veggies!
- Place the beef in the freezer: Make it easier to slice the beef by popping it into the freezer for 10 minutes. This also reduces the risk of injury by making the meat easier to hold onto. It’s a win-win!
- Add more flavor to the beef: For even more flavor in your beef slices, add a splash of worcestershire sauce and a teaspoon of garlic powder.
Hot tip: If you want to go fully homemade, use these dinner rolls as your slider buns!
Serving Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Complete these sliders by adding a crunchy sidekick — try purple cabbage salad (similar to coleslaw). Or, go for a potato-based salad such as olivier potato salad. For a crunchy corn and pepper salad, make this Frito chili cheese salad. If you’re looking for a more classic approach, make a delicious bowl of air fryer french fries, onion rings, and/or air fryer potato chips.
Making Sliders Ahead of Time
To make sliders ahead of time, sauté the beef and veggies in the skillet. Assemble the sliders in a baking dish, cover, then place into the refrigerator for up to a day. When ready to cook, pop the sliders in the oven.
Storing & Reheating The Sliders
Store any Philly cheesesteak slider leftovers by sliding them into an airtight container and into the refrigerator or freezer.
- Refrigerator: To store the sliders for up to three days, place them in containers in the fridge.
- Freezer: Enjoy the cooked sliders up to two months later by freezing them. Wrap individual sliders tightly in foil or parchment paper and pop them in the freezer.
- Reheating: To quickly reheat a slider, place it into the microwave. To reheat more at a time, place them into the oven set at 350°F and heat until warmed through.
FAQ
Do Philly cheesesteak sandwiches need sauce?
Philly cheesesteak sliders don’t require a sauce and are flavorful enough without one. However, if you want to add one mayonnaise or chipotle aioli works best.
How do you shave the beef for Philly cheesesteak sliders?
To shave the beef thinly for Philly cheesesteak sliders, pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm it up. This makes it much easier to slice thinly with a knife.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter divided
- 1/2 large yellow onion sliced
- 1/2 lb mushrooms sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 lb beef thinly sliced
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 12 buns
- 1 lb provolone cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- In a preheated skillet with 1 tbsp of butter, add in the sliced onion, mushrooms and bell peppers and sauté them until they turn golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- To the same skillet, add in the sliced beef and brown on high heat until it turns golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and set it aside.
- Place the bread buns onto a baking sheet and top them with beef, followed by vegetables and cheese. Add the top buns.
- Melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter and press the garlic into it. Brush the tops of the buns with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake the Philly cheesesteak sliders at 350°F for 15 minutes or until the outside is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the Philly cheesesteak sliders right away and enjoy!
For quick and easy, I use shaved rosemary roast beef from the deli. Mix it at the last minute with the veggies to bring it up to temp and you're ready for the cheese of choice. Saves money too.
Hi Bill, Thank you for that tip! Sounds like it was delicious! I love how you were really able to make this recipe your own. Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback! Enjoy!
Hi Natalya, yes it was quick and easy. I have to confess that I did a sacrilege using a mix of brie and goat cheese instead of the original cheese whiz or the more common provolone. Sliders were a wonderful idea. Thanks and yep, sometimes I do weird things that taste great.
Hi Bill, That actually sounds quite wonderful! Thank you for sharing that! Enjoy!
How long do you cook the ribeye pieces on the skillet? And do you cook on medium or high heat?
I would cook ribeye on high heat until they are golden brown and reach 145F in temperature.
What kind of buns did you use?
Honestly, I don't have a specific brand that I stick to. These buns were mini buns for burgers that I found at the store. Sometimes people use Hawaiin buns too. Or you can make your own, I do that too. https://momsdish.com/recipe/7…