Philly Cheesesteak Sliders are the perfect easy party food. Tender shaved steak, peppers, onions, and melty provolone get baked on sweet Hawaiian rolls for the best little handhelds. These are a go-to for game day, and they double as an easy casual supper. Make-ahead friendly, of course.
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Quick Summary: Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Feeds: makes 12 sliders
Taste: savory beef, gooey cheese, soft buttery rolls
Effort: simple prep, cutting board, one skillet, one bowl, one pan with parchment paper
Time: about 40 minutes start to finish
Make ahead: yes, assemble and bake later
Be sure to also check out my Hot Honey Chicken Sliders! They are kid-friendly with just the right amount of sweet and hot.
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What you need to make Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
- Shaved steak. Look in the refrigerated beef section for packages of fresh shaved steak. Avoid frozen sliced steaks if you can. Leftover steak or roast beef also works.
- Provolone cheese slices. I love the flavor and melt. If you prefer American, use white or yellow American. Some folks swear by Cheez Whiz, so use what you love.
- Yellow onion and green bell pepper.
- Onion soup mix. Generic is fine.
- Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Worcestershire sauce. Lea & Perrins is my favorite, and a bottle lasts a good long while so the extra cost is worth it.
- Butter. Real butter for the best consistency and flavor.
- Sweet Hawaiian rolls. Any slider buns work. King's now has a jalapeño version that would be great here.
Not pictured: cooking oil, optional parsley garnish
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Slice the onion and pepper and sauté in cooking oil (1 & 2). Stir in the shaved steak, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Break it apart as it cooks so it does not clump (3). Cook until no longer pink, then remove from heat (4).
Keeping the rolls attached as a sheet, slice them in half horizontally. Place the bottoms on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread with the meat, sautéed onions, and peppers evenly over the bottom half of the rolls (5). Arrange slices of provolone cheese on top of the meat (6) and top with the roll lids. Melt butter and stir in onion soup mix (7). Brush or spoon the mixture over the tops of the rolls (8).
Bake at 400ºF for 17-20 minutes until tops are starting to brown and cheese is melted (9 & 10). Garnish with fresh parsley you like.
Cut to separate the sliders, and serve warm.
✨ Pro Tip for Easy Cleanup ✨
Line the sheet pan with parchment before assembling. When the sliders are gone, toss the parchment and you are basically done.
Make it your own
- Add a little heat and sweet with pickled cherry peppers or pepper relish.
- Try different rolls, like King's jalapeño slider rolls, or your favorite slider buns.
- Use what you have. Leftover steak or roast beef and any color bell pepper work.
- Swap the cheese for Swiss, Pepper Jack, or American if that is your thing.
- Mushroom fan? Sauté a cup of sliced mushrooms with the peppers and onions.
Prep ahead
Short term, a few hours: Assemble through brushing the butter mixture on top. Cover with foil and refrigerate. Add a few extra minutes of bake time.
Longer term, more than a few hours:
- Cook and cool the onions, peppers, and beef. Store in an airtight, microwave safe container in the refrigerator.
- Melt butter, stir in onion soup mix, and refrigerate in a spill proof container.
- When ready to bake, slice the rolls, reheat the meat and peppers, assemble with cheese, rewarm the butter mixture, brush the tops, and bake as directed.
Storage and freezing
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat wrapped in foil.
Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 14 ounces shaved beef steak
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1 green pepper
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon onion soup mix
- fresh parsley, optional for garnish
- parchment paper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice 1 green pepper and 1 yellow onion into thin strips.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the sliced onions and green peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Add 14 ounces shaved beef steak to the pan along with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon ground pepper. Break the meat apart with two forks as it cooks to keep it from clumping. Cook until no longer pink, then remove from heat.
- Keeping the 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls attached as a sheet, slice them in half crosswise. Place the bottoms on the baking sheet.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter.
- Evenly spread the steak and veggie mixture over the bottom buns. Lay 8 slices provolone cheese over the top of the steak, then add the roll tops.
- In a small bowl, stir the melted butter together with 1 tablespoon onion soup mix. Brush or spoon this mixture generously over the tops of the buns.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Cut to separate the sliders, and serve warm.
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