If you’re craving a hearty and comforting meal that transports you straight to the streets of Philadelphia, look no further than this easy Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create mouthwatering sandwiches filled with tender steak, melted cheese, and flavorful veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
What Makes This Philly Cheesesteak Recipe Special?
You’ll be in heaven with this hearty, comforting Philly Cheesesteak recipe. For those who don’t know, a Philly Cheesesteak is a sandwich packed with thinly sliced beef—usually tender steak like a sirloin—melted cheese, onions, and served on a soft hoagie roll. This warm and delicious sandwich was born in Philadelphia, hence the name!
Making this in the crockpot is genius, and once you do, you’ll never go back! It only takes 10 minutes to prep the recipe. Then, you just let it cook in the slow cooker for up to 8 hours while you get on with your day. In the end, you have an authentic Philly Cheesesteak that’s packed with flavor. Everyone in my family loves these!
Ingredients You’ll Need
– 1 beef bouillon cube
– 1¾ cups hot water
– 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp ground black pepper
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– 2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into very thin strips
– 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin (about 1 cup)
– 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced thin (about 1 cup)
– 1 medium white onion, sliced thin (about ½ cup)
– 6 hoagie buns, sliced in half lengthways
– 3 tbsp butter
– 6 slices provolone cheese, cut in strips
How to Prepare Your Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak
The prep for this recipe takes no time at all. It can be put together in the Crockpot in about 10 minutes. Then, depending on your timing, let it cook in the slow cooker for 3-8 hours!
1. Mix the bouillon cube and hot water in a large measuring cup. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Set aside.
2. Add beef strips, red and green peppers, and onions to the Crockpot.
3. Pour the seasoning mixture over the top of the meat and vegetables.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Pro-tip: The meat is most tender when cooked on low for 6-8 hours.
5. Spread butter on hoagie buns and place them cut side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
6. Fill buns with the beef mixture and place slices of cheese on each bun. Bake again for about 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
