Philly Cheesesteak Sliders Recipe
The classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich turned slider. Shaved ribeye, melted American and provolone cheese, and sauteed onions.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 sliders
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds boneless ribeye steak thinly shaved
- 12 slider buns
- 1/2-3/4 yellow onion chopped
- 3-6 slices mild Provolone cheese
- 3-6 slices American Deli cheese
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Kraft Cheese Whiz warmed (optional)
Place steaks in the freezer for 30-40 minutes to partially freeze. This will make thinly shaving steaks very easy. Cut ribeyes in half widthwise and shave into 1/8 inch thick strips. Keep some fat and discard some fat as desired.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and saute until starting to brown and tenderize (5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
Add a dash more oil to the pan and add shaved ribeye steak. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Saute until fully cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Use the tip of a metal spatula to break up long strips into small bite-sized chunks.
Arrange the bottom buns of the sliders on a greased 11×17 pan (no need to break apart attached buns). Top with a layer of either American or Provolone cheese or a combination of the two. You want a complete sheet of cheese coverage with no overlap. Place in the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is starting to melt.
Top sliders with an even layer of beef/onion mix. If using Cheeze Whiz, warm it up in the microwave and drizzle it over the top of the beef to taste (pictured above are 6 sliders with American/Provolone and 6 sliders with Cheese Whiz only).
Add the top buns and baste with a light layer of melted butter. Return to the oven for about 5 more minutes. Cut slider boarders with a knife if needed and serve immediately.
I prefer my sliders made with a combo of American and Provolone cheese. Feel free to choose one or the other.
Cheese Whiz is 100% optional and a matter of personal preference. Look for jarred Kraft Original Cheese so it can be easily warmed and spread/drizzled. You can use Whiz as the only cheese topping or even combine it with American or Provolone.
You can probably fit about 15 sliders (depending on size) on a single 11x17 baking sheet. 2 pounds of boneless ribeye is adequate for this many sliders.
Look for labeled slider buns for best results. They're usually 3 inches in diameter. You can use pull apart dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls but they're much smaller.
Serving: 2g | Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 37.3g | Fat: 42.3g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 491mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 4.3g