Description
This Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak recipe offers a delicious, easy-to-make version of the classic sandwich. Tender, slow-cooked chuck roast is combined with sautéed onions and bell peppers, then topped with melted provolone cheese and served on hoagie rolls. Perfect for a comforting meal with minimal hands-on cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 2–3 pounds chuck roast
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 6–8 slices provolone cheese
- 6 hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Season the chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. For extra flavor, you can sear the meat in a hot skillet with a little oil until browned on all sides, then transfer it to the crockpot.
- Assemble in the Crockpot: Place the thinly sliced onions and bell peppers at the bottom of the crockpot. Lay the seasoned chuck roast on top of the vegetables.
- Add the Liquids and Seasoning: Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the meat and vegetables. Add the minced garlic and sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning evenly over the contents.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Using tongs or two forks, shred the beef directly inside the crockpot. Stir the shredded meat well with the cooked onions, peppers, and juices to combine all the flavors.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet. Fill each roll generously with the shredded beef and vegetable mixture. Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Broil the sandwiches in the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, monitoring closely, until the provolone cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches while hot. They pair wonderfully with chips, fries, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Searing the chuck roast before slow cooking enhances flavor but is optional.
- You can customize the vegetables by adding mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Use hoagie rolls or any sandwich rolls of your choice for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before assembling sandwiches.
