Juicy Philly Cheesesteak Sliders (Printable Version)
Mini sandwiches featuring tender sliced beef, caramelized peppers and onions, melted provolone on soft rolls.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb ribeye steak, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
06 - 12 slices provolone cheese
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Breads
08 - 12 slider rolls
→ Condiments and Seasonings
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Topping
14 - 2 tbsp melted butter
15 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Transfer vegetables to a separate bowl.
04 - In the same skillet, add steak slices. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Return sautéed vegetables to the skillet and toss to combine. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice slider rolls horizontally without fully separating them. Place bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Layer half the provolone slices on the rolls. Distribute the steak and vegetable mixture evenly across all sliders. Top with remaining provolone slices and cover with roll tops.
07 - Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with dried Italian herbs.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
09 - Let cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These sliders strike that perfect balance between fancy enough for company but easy enough that you wont be stressed while entertaining.
- The way the cheese melts into every nook of the meat and vegetable mixture creates these pockets of creamy goodness that make everyone go quiet for the first few bites.
02 -
- Freezing your beef for about 20 minutes before slicing makes it much easier to get those paper-thin slices that are the hallmark of a great cheesesteak.
- Dont separate the slider rolls when cutting them horizontally - keeping them connected makes assembly exponentially easier and helps them stay together while baking.
03 -
- If youre feeding a large crowd, these can be fully assembled several hours ahead and refrigerated - just add 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
- The steak slices should be cut against the grain and as thin as possible - popping the meat in the freezer for 20 minutes before slicing makes this much easier.