These Mini Philly Cheesesteaks are a mouthwatering snack or appetizer option that can be easily prepared at home. With tender strips of beef, melted cheese, and sautéed peppers and onions, these bite-sized sandwiches pack all the flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak. Perfect for parties or as a tasty snack, these mini sandwiches will be a crowd-pleaser. The recipe requires just a few key ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 pound beef sirloin or ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices provolone cheese, cut into quarters
- 12 mini slider buns or dinner rolls
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until they have softened and slightly caramelized.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the thinly sliced beef to the other side of the skillet.
- Season the beef with salt and black pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is browned and cooked through.
- Combine the beef with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet and mix well.
- Place a quarter slice of provolone cheese on top of the beef and vegetable mixture. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Slice the mini slider buns or dinner rolls in half horizontally.
- Spoon a portion of the beef, pepper, and onion mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
- Place the top half of each bun on the beef mixture to complete the mini cheesesteaks.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The original Philly cheesesteak dates back to the 1930s and was created by hot dog vendor brothers Pat and Harry Olivieri in Philadelphia.
The authentic Philly cheesesteak uses Cheez Whiz or melted provolone cheese, but you can customize the cheese in this recipe based on your preference.
Mini Philly cheesesteaks are a popular party food and can be easily customized with additional toppings, such as mushrooms or jalapenos.