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This recipe for Slow Cooker Philly CheeseSteak is as easy as it is delicious. Making it in the crock pot makes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner idea.
What is a Philly Cheesesteak?
Let me start out by saying that I know this is not an authentic Philly Cheesesteak. I apologize to all my Philadelphia readers. I have eaten an authentic one in Philadelphia so I know what the real thing is like and it is amazing. But today’s cheesesteak recipe for a slow cooker version of this famous sandwich takes the best flavors of a the sandwich and makes it into an easy crock pot dinner recipe.
Ingredients Needed
- Top round roast. You can also use a chuck roast or sirloin tip.
- Beef broth
- Red wine vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Minced onion
- Garlic powder
- Onion. use a white, yellow or sweet onion.
- Bell peppers. Use any color combination you like and if you don’t like them, leave them out and just use onions.
- Olive oil
- Provolone Cheese. If you prefer use cheddar, Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese.
- Hoagie rolls
- Salt and black pepper, as needed
How to Make a Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteaks
- Place meat into the slow cooker.
- Combine beef broth, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced onion and garlic powder.
- Pour mixture over meat in slow cooker.
- Cook on low until beef is tender and shreddable, about 4-5 hours.
- In a saucepan, add olive oil and peppers and onions and saute until soft.
- Combine shredded meat and veggies on a baking sheet.
- Place cheese slices on top and place under broiler in the oven until bubbly.
- Butter and toast rolls and place meat/cheese mixture on bun.
- Place meat onto toasted bun.
- Top with sauteed onions and peppers.
- Place a slice of provolone cheese on top of peppers.
- Place sandwich under broiler and let the cheese melt.
Tips from Leigh Anne
- Serve the slow cooker Philly Cheesesteak on a hoagie bun, not a hamburger or hot dog bun.
- Butter the inside of the bun and toast it before adding the meat. This adds some nice flavor and will help keep the hoagie roll from getting soggy.
Then enjoy! Although this slow cooker Philly Cheesesteak may not be as authentic as what you will get in Philadelphia it is pretty yummy and a great substitution for the real thing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Feel free to add them to the slow cooker if you like them softer. I would add them the last hour or two of the cooking time. They will add even more flavor to the sandwich.
This is the kind of slow cooker I use, in fact I own three of them!
Traditionally it is usually Cheez Whiz or provolone. The traditional consensus says either Cheez Whiz or provolone. We prefer provolone but you might want to try Cheez Whiz or even American cheese is popular with some people.
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Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak
Ingredients
- 2 lb. top round roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 orange pepper sliced
- 1 yellow pepper sliced
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 6 slices of Provolone Cheese
- 6 hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Place roast into slow cooker.
- Combine beef broth, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced onion and garlic powder. Pour over roast.
- Cook on low until beef is tender and shreddable – about 3-4 hours.
- Remove beef from slow cooker and allow it to sit.
- Shred with two forks.
- In a skillet heat olive oil and saute onions and peppers until soft and beginning to caramelize.
- Butter and toast inside of bun.
- Place beef onto bun, top with peppers and onions and add a slice of cheese.
- Place under broiler and broil until cheese is melted. Serve on a hoagie bun.
Tips & Notes:
- Serve the sandwich on a hoagie bun, not a hamburger or hot dog bun.
- Butter the inside of the bun and toast it before adding the meat. This adds some nice flavor and will help keep the hoagie roll from getting soggy.
Nutrition Facts:
Charlene says
You don’t mention the garlic powder either?
Charlene says
The recipe instructions do not include the minced onion. Not sure what to do with it? Thanks
Catherine says
This will be a fam fave for YEARS to come! It was so easy to make and delicious! We added mustard and pickles to our sandwiches 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Trisha @ Home Sweet Homemade says
Sister, these are callin’ my name! How easy, and I love that you sauteed the onions and peppers separately and I love LOVE that you buttered and toasted the roll!
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