Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with Ground Beef Recipe
These Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with Ground Beef are a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, featuring juicy, seasoned ground beef cooked with sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic, layered with melted provolone cheese on soft slider buns. Perfect for parties, game days, or a quick hearty meal, they are baked to golden perfection with a flavorful garlic butter topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (85% lean preferred)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Baking and Assembly
- 12 slider buns (soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls)
- 6–8 slices provolone cheese
- 4 tablespoons (56g) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing)
Optional Toppings
- Hot sauce
- Sliced jalapeños
- Pickled peppers
- Mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Buns: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the entire pack of slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves intact. Place the bottom half in a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the base for the sliders.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and green bell pepper, sautéing while stirring occasionally until they become soft and golden, about 5–7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook until it is thoroughly browned and no longer pink, about 5–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the sliders from being greasy.
- Season the Beef Mixture: Sprinkle in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble Sliders: Spoon the seasoned beef mixture evenly over the bottom half of the buns in the baking dish. Layer the provolone cheese slices over the beef, overlapping them to cover the filling completely.
- Add Top Buns and Garlic Butter: Place the top half of the buns over the cheese and beef layers. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with the garlic powder, then brush this garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of the buns for a rich, golden finish.
- Bake the Sliders: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the tops of the buns are golden brown and the cheese has fully melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the sliders to cool for about 5 minutes. Then, cut along the bun lines to separate them. Serve hot, optionally adding hot sauce, sliced jalapeños, pickled peppers, or mushrooms as preferred.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use 90% lean ground beef, but expect slightly less juicy sliders.
- Feel free to add mushrooms or other favorite Philly cheesesteak vegetables to the sauté step.
- If you prefer a stronger cheese flavor, swap provolone for sliced cheddar or American cheese.
- These sliders can be assembled ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving.
- Use Hawaiian rolls for a touch of sweetness that contrasts nicely with the savory filling.
Keywords: Philly cheesesteak, sliders, ground beef, sandwich, party food, game day recipe, easy dinner, provolone cheese
