Make the iconic Philadelphia steak sandwich an easy weeknight dinner with this recipe for Crock Pot Philly Cheesesteaks. These sandwiches are full of juicy and tender beef, onions, peppers, and mushrooms served on soft hoagie rolls with melted Provolone cheese.
This is the best slow cooker Philly cheesesteak recipe because it is packed with flavor. The seared chuck roast is sliced into thin, easy-to-chew pieces that are perfect for a sandwich. Serve these crock pot cheese steaks for dinner or make them for your guests during the next big sports game. Everyone will love how delicious they are!
If you like these crock pot cheesesteaks, you will love my crock pot meatball subs and BBQ chicken sliders too!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy and Delicious Meal: What's better than tender, juicy steak on a soft hoagie roll with cheese? This is a no-frills dinner for any day of the week that the whole family will love!
- Affordable, Budget-Friendly: A chuck roast is one of the more affordable cuts of beef available at the grocery store, which makes this Philly cheesesteak crock pot recipe an excellent meal for a family on a budget!
- Great Alternative to Takeout: If you're trying to cut back on takeout, these crock pot cheesesteaks are the perfect way to satisfy your sandwich craving. The slow cooker makes cheesesteaks at home so simple and even more delicious.
Ingredients
- Chuck Roast: This cut of beef has a rich flavor and is more affordable due to the amount of muscle and connective tissue. However, slow cooking the meat breaks all of that down until the beef is tender.
- Beef Broth: Adding liquid to the crock pot helps cook the meat and keep it moist as it cooks slowly for hours. You can also use chicken stock if you don't have beef broth on hand.
- Lipton Onion Soup Mix: Intensify the flavor of the beef and onions with a packet of onion soup mix.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This delicious sauce adds a rich, savory flavor to the meat.
- Veggies: It's not a Philly cheesesteak without onions and peppers! While mushrooms aren't on a traditional cheesesteak in Philly, they are full of savory flavor that tastes amazing on these crock pot steak sandwiches.
- Provolone Cheese: This mild cheese is ideal for cheesesteaks! Be sure to melt it inside your hoagie buns before adding the beef for the best cheesesteak experience. For more cheesy goodness, try these ham sliders with cheese!
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Experiment with Other Cheeses: While provolone is a classic cheesesteak option, you can make it even more "Philly" by adding Cheez Whiz. This is a processed cheese sauce that many cheesesteak spots in Philadelphia use on their subs. American cheese, cheddar, or even a spicy Pepper Jack cheese would taste delicious.
- Try a Chicken Philly: A Philly cheesesteak with thinly sliced chicken instead of steak is known as a Chicken Philly. You can make this cheesy chicken sandwich with boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs.
- Make It Spicy: Add a little spice by adding jalapenos to your crock pot! You can also top your cheesesteak with fresh jalapenos, pickled jalapenos, or pepperoncini for a spicy crunch on top!
How to Make Philly Cheesesteaks in the Crock Pot
If you're craving a Philly cheesesteak, these crock pot steak sandwiches are a close comparison. They are a flavorful blend of tender beef, onions, peppers, and mushrooms on soft hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese.
- Step 1: Sear the Roast. Season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Then melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for a few minutes on each side before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Step 2: Mix in the Crock Pot. Pour the beef broth over the roast and add the onion soup mix, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and onions on top of the roast.
- Step 3: Cover and Cook. Secure the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. One hour before the cooking time is up, add the peppers, mushrooms, and any other vegetables, then place the lid back on the slow cooker and finish cooking.
- Step 4: Slice the Beef. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and slice it into thin strips. Add the sliced beef back to the crock pot to soak up the juices.
- Step 5: Make the Sandwiches. Toast the hoagie rolls with two slices of cheese on each roll in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Use tongs to add the beef and veggies to each roll.
Enjoy your sandwiches with potato dishes like roasted potatoes, slow cooker baked potatoes, or slow cooker cheesy bacon potatoes.
Expert Tips
- Cook Low and Slow: Since chuck roast is a tough cut of beef, it's best to cook it low and slow in the crock pot so the fat renders and the muscle breaks down. If you try to make this recipe on high in less time, the beef will be too tough and won't be edible on a sandwich.
- Sear the Beef: Briefly cooking the beef on each side helps lock in the flavor and juices of the meat. This results in a more tender and flavorful bite of beef.
- Cut Against the Grain: When you thinly slice your beef, be sure to cut against the grain. This means you cut the meat perpendicularly across the muscle fibers to shorten them and make the meat less chewy.
Serving Suggestions
These crock pot Philly cheesesteaks are an easy and delicious option for a laid-back dinner or lunch while watching your favorite sports team. They are great for a crowd or just your family! If you're having them for dinner, consider making a few vegetables or potato dishes to go with them, but for a party, make them with appetizers or dips.
- Classic sides like french fries, onion rings, or potato chips are the perfect match for these cheesesteaks.
- Get some more veggies in for dinner and make slow cooked green beans, crock pot corn on the cob, or crock pot creamed corn to go with any Philly cheesesteak recipes.
- If you're hosting people for a tailgate or party, try pairing them with dips like crock pot bean dip or slow cooker spinach artichoke dip.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Keep any leftover beef and vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat the cheesesteak filling in a skillet over medium heat until it's heated through. Add a little broth to the pan if the meat looks dry. Be sure to thaw frozen leftovers in the refrigerator for 24 hours before reheating.
Recipe FAQ
Traditionally, cuts of beef with a lot of marbling like ribeye and sirloin steaks are best, but chuck roast and top round are more affordable. Most cuts will work with this recipe due to the low and long cooking time.
If you want to save time you can use raw shaved beef for this recipe. You should still cook it on low to ensure it is tender, but it will only take 5-6 hours instead.
While these slow cooker cheesesteaks don't taste like an authentic one from Philly, they are still delicious. It's a great alternative when you want a cheesesteak at home or want something a little less greasy for dinner.
Yes! Instead of making these steak sandwiches in the crock pot, try making them in the oven. Sear the beef on the stove, then pop it in a Dutch oven and bake it with all the other ingredients at 300° F for about 3 hours.
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Crock Pot Philly Cheesesteaks
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (2 oz) Lipton onion soup mix
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium white onion (sliced into ¼" strips)
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced into ¼" strips)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (sliced into ¼" strips)
- 10 hoagie rolls
- 16 ounce sliced provolone cheese
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and melt. Sear each side of the roast for 3-4 minutes. Then, add to the slow cooker.
- Pour the beef broth over the roast. Then add onion soup, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and onions to the top of the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. One hour before cook time is up, add in the mushrooms and bell peppers. Cover and continue to cook.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place sliced open hoagie rolls on a baking sheet. Then, place two slice of cheese on each roll. Bake about 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted
- Remove roast and thinly slice against the grain. Add roast back into juices in the slow cooker.
- Add veggies and sliced roast to prepared hoagie rolls and enjoy!
Notes
- Sear the beef for a few minutes on each side to lock in the flavor and juices of the meat before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Chuck roast is a tough cut of beef, so cook it low and slow in the crock pot to make it tender and juicy.
- Slice your beef against the grain, which means cut the meat perpendicularly across the muscle fibers to shorten them. This makes the meat less chewy and better for a sandwich.
Nutrition
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
Bailey F. says
So easy, and very yummy! I love finding new recipes that fit easily into our busy schedule.
There are only 3 of us and we ended up using a smaller roast, 2 lbs., but kept the rest of the recipe the same, cooked it to the right temp which was a little shorter than the recipe. But it fed us all dinner and we still had leftovers. Fun to find a new yummy recipe.
Ryan Allen says
I am so glad you like these tasty cheesesteaks.
Lorraine says
I love this recipe and have made it 3 times now.
One time I didn’t have the Lipton soup packet and it didn’t turn out as good so it would be best to have some on hand for this recipe.
I’m not a great cook and it tasted delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Ryan Allen says
Awesome! It is a badge of honor to have you like it enough to make it multiple times.