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Do you love a good Philly Cheesesteak? Maybe you haven’t had one but it sounds good. Because there is nothing like a traditional Philly Cheesesteak, I know you are going to love this copy cat version of Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak sliders.
A Philly Cheesesteak is a classic. It has unique flavors. When you go to Philadelphia or the surrounding suburbs, it is something that you have to eat. When you are not in the area, you need to find a way to satisfy your craving for a Philly Cheesesteak. That is where this recipe for Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak sliders come in.
What cut of beef is used for Philly cheesesteaks?
For this recipe, we are using ground beef since these are going to be Philly Cheesesteak sliders that are made in the Instant Pot. When making traditional Philly Cheesesteaks, you want a high-quality steak. Traditionally, you want to use a ribeye. It is the steak meat that is used traditionally in Philadelphia because it has good fat content and great flavor. It also stays tender. However, you can use whatever steak you want.
What is on Philly cheese steak?
Philly cheese steak is a sandwich, on a long roll that is topped with cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Additionally, some people like to add a tomato or pasta sauce on top as well. Another option is to make the sandwich a Philly Cheese Steak Hoagie, which adds lettuce, tomato, uncooked onions and mayo to the sandwich.
What cheese is best for Philly cheesesteaks?
The great thing about a Philly cheesesteak is that you can add whatever kind of cheese you like. Typically, sandwich shops in Philadelphia offer American, Provolone or Mozzarella. The classic cheese of choice in Philly is Whiz. Cheese whiz is a creamy cheese similar to the kind you would use as a dip or on nachos.
How do you make Philly cheese steak?
For this version of a Philly Cheese Steak, you will be using ground beef and the Instant Pot. Since you will be adding gravy mix to the beef, you do not have to drain the meat. You can either use the saute mode or use the pressure cooker with a quick release.
Variations to Instant Pot Cheese Steak Sliders
While these ingredients and flavors are part of a classic cheese steak, you can certainly change it to how you like it. When you are looking for variations to this recipe:
- Skip the Roll. If you are eating low carb or keto, you can certainly eat these without the roll.
- Change the ingredients. You can add or change any of the ingredients that are in the recipe
- Use different cheese. Since many cheeses are used in Philly Cheesesteaks, it is fine to use a different cheese and still have the same flavors.
Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Prep: 8 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 1 white or yellow onion; diced
- 10 Bella baby mushrooms; sliced
- 1 green bell pepper; diced
- 2 packets of brown gravy mix
- 1 package of slider buns
- 8 to 10 slices provolone cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
- Turn instant pot to saute mode. Place ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in the pot. Saute until meat is browned. (or you can set to high pressure for 8 minutes; quick release pressure)
- Add in gravy mix and stir well. This will thicken the juices so you don’t want to drain the meat.
- Top with salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Place meat on slider and top with provolone cheese.
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Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
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Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 1 white or yellow onion; diced
- 10 bella baby mushrooms; sliced
- 1 green bell pepper; diced
- 2 packets of brown gravy mix
- 1 package of slider buns
- 8 to 10 slices provolone cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Turn instant pot to saute mode. Place ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in the pot. Saute until meat is browned. (or you can set to high pressure for 8 minutes; quick release pressure)
- Add in gravy mix and stir well. This will thicken the juices so you don't want to drain the meat.
- Top with salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Place meat on slider and top with provolone cheese.
Notes
4 SmartPoints per ¼ pound ground beef mixture on WW FreeStyle Plan when using lean ground beef
Slider buns and cheese should be calculated separately
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 17.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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