Ready for the oven in about 15 minutes, Philly Cheesesteak Sliders are loaded with shaved steak, peppers, onions, and topped with provolone cheese for a delicious and easy appetizer or family dinner.
This super popular Philly Cheesesteak Sliders recipe is perfect for game day, summer BBQ, tailgating, or an easy weeknight dinner! The whole family will love this recipe!
Serve these perfect nibble-sized sandwiches anytime you need a quick, tasty family-friendly dinner. Philly cheesesteak sliders surely won’t disappoint!
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Oh my goodness! These philly cheesesteak sliders were sooo good. Very easy to make, I followed the recipe except for dijon mustard, I did not have any. I would make these again and again. I did toast the bottoms to prevent them from getting soggy. 75th birthday party and everyone loved them.
Terri
Reasons to Love Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
- Easy Recipe | This Philly Cheesesteak slider recipe is oh-so-easy to prepare and an absolute hit for any get-together, BBQ, or tailgating party!
- Kid Approved | Who doesn’t love bite-sized sandwiches?
- Make Ahead | Make ahead and freezer-friendly and easily kept warm.
Wow, absolutely delicious and a total crowd pleaser. I doubled the recipe and chopped the onions and peppers to fit the sandwiches better. Skipped the provolone and instead stirred in cheese wiz….total winner right there. Took the tip from another reviewer and toasted the bottom half of the rolls to prevent any sogginess. Seriously everything about this recipe was totally boss!
Ree
If you are looking for more shaved steak recipes, you will love this super popular Shaved steak Recipe, Steak Bomb Sandwich, healthy Mongolian Beef recipe, and this healthy Philly cheesesteak casserole. And while these are not shaved steak, they are roast beef. Try these roast beef sliders and these Reuben sliders.
Or, if you are a Philly Cheesesteak fan, try these Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes for a great twist (they’re made with ground beef).
Simple Ingredients for Steak and Cheese Sliders
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls | I love that these rolls are easy to handle and have a fluffy texture that crisps well in the oven.
- Oil | You’ll fry your shaved steak in oil. You can choose a neutral oil, such as olive oil, or even try a pat of butter.
- Veggies | Thinly sliced onions and green bell peppers are a classic Philly cheesesteak topper — and sautéed onions and peppers are so yummy!
- Shaved Steak | Ribeye shaved steak meat is considered best for Phillys because it is tender when cooked. Flank steak or skirt steak are also excellent option for a leaner cut of meat. See tip for how to shave.
- Worcestershire Sauce | Add a bit of umami flavor to compliment the savory and meaty goodness of this slider recipe.
- Dijon Mustard | An optional ingredient for my mustard fans!
- Garlic Powder | A dash of garlic powder brings a hint of spice.
- Provolone Cheese | Provolone cheese slices are the “cheese” in cheesesteak and it melts perfectly for gooey bites!
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper | Just a little salt and pepper go a long way. Season to your liking.
- Secret Sauce: For the amazing sauce, you need butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and a little garlic powder, onion powder and thyme!
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How to Shave Steak for Philly Cheesesteaks
- If you cannot find shaved steak at your butcher or in the grocery store’s meat section (Trader Joe’s is my favorite), then…
- Purchase rib eye, flank steak or skirt steak and freeze for 20-30 minutes. Then using a very sharp knife slice steak into thin slices. You won’t get as thin as a butcher will with a slicer, but it will work in a pinch.
- Ask your butcher! They should be able to shave any cut of beef you want to use.
How to Make Easy Philly Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe
To get started, preheat the oven and lightly spritz your casserole dish with a little spray oil, so the rolls don’t stick to the surface.
Step 1 | Make Seasoning and Sauce
In a small bowl, prepare your shaved steak seasoning so that it’s ready to go when you need it. Stir together the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and set the ingredients aside for later.
Next, chop and slice the fresh peppers and onions. Use a sharp knife to cut each into thin slices. Bring on the onion tears!
Step 2 | Saute the veggies and steak
In a large skillet (I love this cast iron skillet), heat the oil and add sliced onions and green peppers. Cook over medium heat until peppers are soft and onions have caramelized slightly, stirring the mix every couple of minutes.
Move the onions and peppers to the side of the pan to make room for the shaved steak. Or, if you are using a smaller pan, remove the veggies and place them onto a plate for later.
Turn up the heat to about medium-high to cook your shaved steak. Use tongs to toss the steak, preventing unwanted clumping quickly. You’ll know your shaved steak is ready for seasoning when it is slightly pink but mostly browned. Watch closely it cooks really fast!
Then, pour in the steak seasoning sauce and stir in the seasonings until the steak is thoroughly coated.
Combine the shaved steak, peppers and onions, tossing to combine, remove pan from heat.
Step 3 | Assemble Steak Sliders
Move on to slicing the Hawaiian rolls and assembling these irresistible mini Philly cheesesteaks. Using a serrated knife, cut the rolls in half horizontally and put the tops to the side for now. Place the bottoms of the rolls in your prepared baking dish. Spread the meat and onion mixture evenly over the top of each roll.
Next, layer on the slices of provolone cheese and place the tops of the rolls back onto the sliders for that melted cheese layer. I know I know, “wiz wit” or cheez whiz (or is it Cheese Whiz?) is traditional, but we’re going a little off tradition.
Before you pop these steak and cheese sliders into the oven, you’ll need to mix the sauce that really makes these Philly cheesesteak sliders to die for. Grab a small bowl to stir together all your sauce ingredients.
Pour the mixture over the top of the rolls. Using a brush, baste tops and sides. (Is your mouth watering yet?)
Step 4 | Bake Cheesesteak Sliders
Cover steak sliders with aluminum foil, place in the oven, and bake for about 15-20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 7-10 minutes. You’ll know these easy Philly cheesesteak sliders are ready to eat when the provolone cheese is melted, and the rolls are golden brown.
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That’s it! Take your savory sliders out of the oven, plate, and serve!
Trust me– this is one of those easy recipes you’ll want to make again and again.
Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe Tips
- Remember to continuously toss the beef once you add it to the sizzling pan. This will keep the thin slices from clumping together.
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe Variations
- Alternative Rolls: Swap the Hawaiian Rolls for another type. Traditionally, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are made with submarine or hero rolls, also try brioche slider rolls.
- Dairy Free: Substitute the butter in the sauce with plant-based butter and your favorite dairy-free brand of cheese.
- Add more of what you want | Add mushrooms to the veggies when sautéing, even better add more veggies, red, orange, or yellow peppers, sneak in some grated zucchini – be creative!
- Use rosemary or your favorite herb in place of the thyme.
- Swap out spicy brown mustard or regular yellow mustard for Dijon. You get the idea! Got an idea! Go for it!
- Double Up: This recipe can also be made on a sheet pan, especially if making a double batch! Line with parchment paper, assemble, brush with butter sauce and bake!
Gluten-free Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Just a few ingredients will need to be swapped with GF alternatives. Swap the Hawaiian rolls with gluten-free version. Make sure your Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free, like Lee & Perrin’s.
Keto Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
I have it on good authority that Aldi’s sells a killer keto slider roll, otherwise, the entire recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly. You might cut back on the onions a smidge and add a little extra cheese.
- If making for two, make half a batch, cutting this recipe in half. Enjoy 2-3 each for dinner with a Romaine wedge salad, saving any leftovers for lunch the next day. WIN!
- Or make the entire batch, freezing half for another meal!
- This is my favorite saute pan, it works for so many different recipes! Cleans up beautifully and cooks evenly – plus goes from stovetop to oven!
- Easy cleaning casserole dish anywhere from a 10. 5″ X 7. 5 to a standard 9×13″ will work for this dish — these Staub baking dishes are my favorite!
Storage Tips
Party Sliders: Wrap each mini sandwich in foil and place them in a slow cooker or crockpot on the WARM setting.
Leftovers: Store the sandwiches in the fridge in an airtight container. Easily rewarm the dish for a quick lunch the next day at 300°F (150° C) in the oven for around 15-20 minutes, covered with foil
Freezer: What’s even better is these Philly sliders are extremely freezer-friendly! Whip up a bunch ahead of time and pop them in the freezer. When ready to eat, cook in a 325° F (165° C) oven for 15-20 minutes longer. Or, I recommend thawing in the fridge before baking and baking as directed.
Philly Cheese Steak Sliders FAQs
I use the popular King’s Hawaiian brand. To create a more traditional Philly flavor, choose the “savory butter rolls” option.
American and provolone cheese are most commonly on Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. Use provolone, white American cheese, Havarti, Cheddar, mozzarella or even Cheese Whiz.
YES! If you want to kick up the heat, I suggest throwing on hot peppers or banana peppers—or both. Mushrooms are also an excellent addition to the shaved steak and peppers. Add a crunch with crispy onions!
Shaved steak is a more recent addition to the meat department at your grocery store. My favorite is Trader Joe’s Shaved Steak, tender, ribeye. However, if you cannot find shaved beef, you can shave your own by flash-freezing your meat (about 30 minutes) and, using a very sharp knife, shaving off little pieces of the steak. Ask your butcher to shave your favorite cut of steak or substitute ground beef if it’s more economical for you.
Philly cheesesteaks traditionally use thinly sliced Ribeye steak but you can also use skirt steak, or New York strip. I love Trader Joe’s shaved beef and most local grocery stores now carry shaved steak in the meat section right next to the ground beef. Or ask your butcher to shave the steak for you.
Of course, these are your sliders! If desired, spread about ¼ cup or so of Cheez Whiz onto the bottom of the Hawaiian buns before adding the meat mixture!
To keep the sliders from getting soggy, slice the rolls a little thicker on the bottom than the top. That way, the bottom half isn’t too thin. You can toast the bottoms in the oven for a few minutes before assembling everything.
The buttery sauce and the melting gooey cheese caramelizes on the bottom, creating a delicious, warm, slightly sweet crust.
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- Crudite Dip to balance out all of the other goodness.
- Beer Cheese Dip and make this Bavarian pretzel recipe.
- Queso without Velveeta and don’t forget the blender salsa and guacamole to go with it!
- Make these mini breakfast sandwiches and peruse this list of fabulous Air Fryer Super Bowl Recipes for ideas too.
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- 3-Ingredient Cranberry Meatballs quickly assembled in the crockpot for a slam-dunk app.
- 3 Ingredient Sausage Dip – tastes is amazing, never a drop left.
What to serve with Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
- The obvious is air fryer french fries, but I also love onion rings; my youngest adores tater tots — or try sweet potato fries, zucchini corn fritters!
- Try these favorites Cherry Bomb Cocktail and this Crumbl Cookie recipe.
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These are the best sides to serve with Cheesesteak sliders; we love a simple Italian salad recipe with a zesty Italian dressing; try it with a bowl of tomato soup with dill and these yummy roasted broccoli and sweet potatoes.
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Loaded Italian chopped salad with fresh veggies, salami, provolone, kalamata olives, and homemade Italian vinaigrette. A light and delicious meal that will make you love salads!
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Steak and Cheese Sliders
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Ingredients
- 1 12-pack Kings Hawaiian Rolls (Sweet) Or replace with other rolls
- 1-2 tablespoons oil olive oil, neutral oil or even a pat of butter
- 1 large onion sliced thin
- 1 large green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 pound shaved steak see notes for tips for other meats
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste, more or less
- ½ teaspoon black pepper again, to taste
- 6-8 slices provolone cheese regular or smoked (see notes for other cheeses)
Philly Slider Sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons butter melted, salted or unsalted
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar light or dark, optional
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C) and lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Stir together Worcestershire sauce (2 TBL), mustard (1 tsp), garlic powder (1 tsp), salt (1 tsp), and pepper (½ tsp) in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a large (cast iron skillet) heat oil (1-2 TBL) and add sliced onions (1 large) and green peppers (1 large). Cook, stirring occasionally over medium heat until peppers are soft and onions have caramelized slightly. Move to the side of the pan, or if the pan is too small, remove it to a plate.
- Increase heat to medium-high heat adding shaved steak (1 Lb), using tongs, and tossing the shaved steak working quickly to prevent the shaved steak from clumping. Cook until the steak is slightly pink, but mostly browned.
- Pour in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper that you mixed earlier, stirring to coat the shaved steak.
- Stir the onions and peppers back into the beef, then remove from heat.
- Slice rolls in half horizontally while keeping the rolls together, set aside the tops. Place bottom of rolls in prepared baking dish and spread the the meat and onion mixture evenly over the top. Tip: Slice the bottom half slightly thicker so the rolls don't get too soggy.
- Top with overlapping slices of provolone cheese, then return the top of the buns to the sandwiches.
- In a small bowl mix together melted butter (3 TBL), Worcestershire (1 TBL), Dijon mustard (1 tsp), brown sugar (2 tsp), garlic powder (¼ tsp), onion powder (¼ tsp) and thyme (1 tsp).
- Pour the mixture slowly over the top of the rolls, using a brush to get between the rolls and on the sides.
- Cover with foil and place sliders in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, remove foil and bake additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and sliders are golden. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Gluten-free Philly Cheesesteak Sliders | Replace rolls with a similar GF roll and use gluten-free spices like McCormick. Lee & Perrin’s the most popular is actually gluten-free, whereas Annie’s Organic is not.
- Alternative Rolls | Use your favorite slider roll or bun!
- Dairy Free | Substitute the butter in the sauce with your favorite dairy-free brand of butter and cheese to top it off. Or, omit the cheese if you’d prefer.
- Make it Yours | Add mushrooms to the veggies when sauteeing, use rosemary or your favorite seasoning.
Make Ahead Tips
Party Sliders! Wrap sandwiches individually in foil and place them in a slow cooker on the warm setting. Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container, rewarm in 300° F (150° C) oven for 15-20 minutes. Freeze | Philly Sliders are extremely freezer friendly. Make up a bunch ahead of time and pop in the freezer. If frozen, cook in a 325° F (165° C) oven for 15-20 minutes longer. I recommend thawing in the fridge before baking, bake as directed.Nutrition
Ryan H.
The absolute best philly sliders EVER!
Thank you so much Ryan!! So appreciate your kind comment!
Morgan Stock
This recipe is so so tasty! I make it vegetarian using Beyond steak tips and it works beautifully.
Thank you for that tip Morgan! That is great to know!!
Fiona Maclean
This is a dish we just don’t see here in the UK. I will have to try – it sounds delicious!
Probably not! Hope you try it tho! They are amazing!
Tiffany Thibault
I made this for my husbands wrestle mania party and it was a hit!! They asked me to make them again. It’s so easy and so goood!!
I so love it!!! The perfect recipe for a wrestle mania party!!!
Tomtoes
Good stuff. This is the second time I’ve made them. The bottom buns get a little Soggy, so added another layer of provolone to the dry bottoms, then the mixture and more cheese on top! Who doesn’t like more cheese?
Indeed!! The more cheese the better! So glad you loved them!
Lynn B Spencer
These are so very tasty! FAntastic recipe!
So glad you loved them!
Tayler
I made these sliders for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Making again for the Super Bowl!
I hope your team wins and you all enjoy them!
Gianne
The combination of tender steak, gooey cheese, and soft rolls is out of this world. It’s the perfect party snack or weeknight dinner.
We use them for both and every time everyone loves them!
Kathryn
We love these sliders for dinner on any night! They are so easy to make and loaded with so much flavor! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
You are so welcome, Kathryn! Thanks!
Donalyn
Just loved this idea and we were not disappointed. Very easy and SO tasty. We’ll enjoy these again soon. ❤️
Fantastic! So excited to hear that!!
Glenda
These are spectacular! I’ve used this method for ham and cheese sliders for years. But these Philly cheesecake sliders are next level. Thanks for the recipe!
Yes very similar and oh so good!!
Lynn Spencer
I made this last year for SuperBowl, and it was requested again this year! Thanks for the yummy recipe.
Love hearing that, thanks Lynn!!
Laura Johnson
I cannot wait to make these again over Christmas! My family loved them!
Thank you, Laura!!
Kathryn
This is a new family favorite in our house! Love your slider recipe so much!
Thank you so much, Kathryn, glad you all loved it!
Ree
Wow, absolutely delicious and a total crowd pleaser. I doubled the recipe and chopped the onions and peppers to fit the sandwiches better. Skipped the provolone and instead stirred in cheese wiz….total winner right there. Took the tip from another reviewer and toasted the bottom half of the rolls to prevent any sogginess.
Seriously everything about this recipe was totally boss!
YAY! Love how you made it yours, Ree!
Laura Ashley Johnson
100% delicious!! The perfect slider!
Thanks so much!!
Jessica
Excellent, I don’t know how you don’t have a five star rating
We’ll I personally agree, but there are some who give it lower starts for one reason or another. Thank you for your kind words!
Phoebe
If anyone was wondering this would work on the keto dinner rolls from Aldi — oh yes. It sure does. Fantastic recipe, thank you!
Wonderful to hear Phoebe!! Thank you!
Ruth Ann
Hubby loves these so much, he’ll even take them cold in his lunchbox.
To each his own, I say. I love them hot and juicy.
Love hearing that Ruth Ann and I’m with you, would rather them hot and juicy, but to each his own!
You bet! Glad he loves them cold, I’m with you, hot and juicy!!
Jules
These sammies were so good! I put a pan together and they disappeared in a jiffy. I’, making another pan for a March Madness party.
So glad you loved them!
Rikki Nelson
Made these for Super Bowl 2023 with thin sliced ribeye meat
SO GOOD!!!!
That’s awesome Rikki! Bet they were amazing! Thank you for your kind words!
Kathy M
Where would I find shaved steak? In the alternative, how would I shave steak? Can’t wait to make this recipe
Hi Kathy, Most grocery stores now carry shaved steak, ask your butcher, you can also find at Super Target and my favorite at Trader Joe’s. Shaving your own steak is not easy to get it really thin, so if you have trouble, just ask the butcher at your local grocery store. You could try getting some nice tea, freezing for about 30-40 minutes, you want it mostly frozen, but not fully. Using a sharp knife chip away into small slices.
Kathy M
Did a practice round. They are delicious. Making a double batch of SuperBowl
Yay, Kathy!! Thank you for coming back and commenting! So glad you loved them!
Lynn Spencer
My Philly-based daughter gives these ????????????????!
Always a win!! Thanks Lynn!
Rebecca
I made these for a football party. I was told I need to put this on the list for every sports ball game. The few left overs that were left, went home with guests. Thank you!
Yay!! Love hearing that! So easy and so delicious right?!
Kim
These look amazing! I bet they would be perfect for game day, too!
So great for game day!
Stephanie
At first I thought the Hawaiian sweet rolls would be a little too sweet for this recipe, but they really took the flavor over the top. Delicious!
So, so true!! It’s a delicious combo!
Terri
Would not allow me to post my comment, it said it was a repeat. UH, no. Oh my goodness! These philly cheesesteak sliders were sooo good. Very easy to make, I followed the recipe except for dijon mustard, I did not have any. I would make these again and again. I did toast the bottoms to prevent them from getting sorry. 75th birthday party and everyone loved them.
That is strange, I see both of your comments!
Terri
Oh my goodness! These philly cheesesteak sliders were sooo good. Very easy to make, I followed the recipe except for dijon mustard, I did not have any. I would make these again and again. I did toast the bottoms to prevent them from getting sorry. 75th birthday party and everyone loved them.
Thank you so much Terri, that is wonderful news! So appreciate your kind words!
Tara
Philly cheesesteak is one of my favorite recipes – ever! These sliders were an absolute delight. I will definitely be serving them at any potluck that pops up!
So glad you loved them!
Chris
Great flavor on these. They were a great game day meal for the family.
So glad you enjoyed them.
Tayler
I made these sliders over the weekend and they were amazing. Definitely making them again soon!
YAY!
Beth
Delicious and perfect for watching the footie! The kids have requested them again soon.
Kids love them.
Sara Welch
This is my kind of comfort food! So cheesy and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!
Well thank you Sara, you made my day!
Elaine
I can’t wait to get these on my plate. My mouth is already watering – they are too good!
Haha, always a good thing!
Mahy
Everybody I know of could eat a tone of these, so I should better make a lot of them next time I cook!
Right!!
Carrie Robinson
Oh yum! These would be perfect to serve for those upcoming game day get-togethers. 🙂
Absolutely perfect!
Janessa
Love the idea of making philly cheesesteak sandwiches in slider form! I’ll definitely be giving this recipe a try soon!
I know you will love them.
Nancy
Such a satisfying and cozy recipe. Everyone loves Philly cheesesteaks
Right, never met anyone who didn’t!