Crockpot Philly Cheese Steak Recipe

These Crockpot Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches are an easy dinner for busy nights. The soft buns are filled with tender beef, savory onions and peppers and topped with melted provolone cheese.

During this season of busy, I love jumping back into my easy slow cooker recipe arsenal! Whether you are making a chuck roast, soup, or delicious sandwiches, my crockpot recipes are some of my favorite recipes to utilize! I hope you enjoy this one as much as we do!

What Cut of Meat is the Best for Philly Cheesesteaks?

Ribeye steak is often the steak of choice for Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches. It is well-marbled and tender when cooked. Another cut that we have used with great results is flank or sirloin steak which is lean but very tender when cut against the grain. The crockpot cooking allows for the tender beef to not over cook or dry out, which I always appreciate no matter what cut of meat you choose.

What is the Secret to a Philly Cheesesteak?

For an authentic taste of Philly cheesesteak there is secret ingredient! In addition to soft hoagie roll, cheese, onions, and steak, there is one secret ingredient that is incorporated in the meat marinade: garlic. You can also sprinkle a little garlic powder or garlic salt on the buns if you desired!

What is the Best Cheese to use for Philly Cheesesteaks?

While many people highly recommend trying white American cheese on your cheesesteak sandwich, I don’t always have it available so I like to use slices of provolone cheese! Other popular choices include smoked provolone slices or cheez whiz. I love any melted cheese on this sandwich, so really any cheese of choice can work!

Putting Together your Sandwiches

After you have cooked your tender steak in the meat mixture, and you’re ready to assemble your sandwiches, it really only takes a few minutes to to make your finished sandwich! I gather my remaining ingredients: buns, butter, and cheese and turn my oven to broil.

Butter your hoagie buns and lay them open side up on a cookie sheet. Then you will toast them under the broiler until nicely browned–but be sure to keep an eye on them because they will toast up quickly under your broiler!

After the buns have been toasted, you can use a slotted spoon and spoon the meat mixture and cooked vegetables on to the buns, topping with your provolone cheese slices. Return to the broiler until the melty cheese is bubbly.

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes to complete this great recipe!

You can use the extra broth as a au jus delicious sauce for dipping if you desire. I always like to put a little in a container for the kids because what kid doesn’t like to dip their sandwich into something?!

Crock Pot Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Ingredients

• 2 cups beef stock 
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper 
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
• 2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into thin slices using your cutting board 
• 2 bell peppers (green pepper, red pepper, really any color!), sliced thin
• 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
• 6 hoagie buns or french bread 
• 4 tbsp butter
• 6 slices provolone cheese

How to Assemble your Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

1. In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and chopped garlic. Set aside.
2. Add the sliced sirloin steak, sliced peppers and sliced onions to the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Pour the beef broth mixture over the top of the meat and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender and cooked through. You can also cook on high for 3-4 hours, but the meat may be a bit tougher.
5. Turn on your oven’s broiler.
6. Spread butter on the open side of the hoagie buns and place them buttered side up on a baking sheet. Place the buttered buns under the broiler in your oven until they are toasted and golden. Watch them carefully because they’ll brown up quickly.
7. Take out the buns and fill each bun with the beef and vegetable mixture. Place a slice of provolone cheese over the top of the meat and return to the broiler for another minute or until the cheese has melted.
8. Remove from the broiler and close the sandwiches.
9. Enjoy!

Easy Sides to Accompany this Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich Recipe

• French Fries
• Cheesy Potatoes
• Pasta Salad
• Crispy Summer Salad
• Orzo Pasta Salad
• Fresh fruit
• Potato Salad

This crockpot Philly Cheesesteak recipe is such an easy go to for our family! We enjoy it multiple times a month, especially as the months start to turn cooler, and we are all wanting a nice warm dinner.

I often wrap individual sandwiches in foil and take them out to the picnic table so we can all enjoy dinner around the fire together. I love how the kids can easily grab one as they run around enjoying the last bits of outside summer play! I hope your family enjoys these Philly cheesesteak sandwiches as much as we do, and that it is another one of those slow cooker recipes you will use on repeat in the months to come!