Lauren Cobello » Meal Planning » Slow Cooker Recipes » Slow Cooker Cheesesteak Sandwiches (Instant Pot too)
I LOVE me some Philly Cheesesteak! And while I admit that I haven’t been to either Pat’s or Gino’s in Philadelphia, this slow cooker Cheese Steak Recipe is pretty incredible. And it’s basically a dump recipe, which is my favorite kind. Just throw everything in the slow cooker. I wasn’t actually able to make them for my family for dinner. I didn’t have time, so it had to be done on a Sunday afternoon. They were done at about 3 pm, and then I photographed them.
My 11-year-old son had 2 friends over, though. They came in from playing outside and immediately said, “What is that smell??? I want that!” As soon as I finished taking photos, all 3 of the boys devoured the sandwiches, saying things like “oh my gosh this is so good.” So yeah… they’re good.
Honestly, I think the slow cooker is the ideal way to make these (or the Instant Pot – that’s what I use now). You don’t want to use an expensive piece of meat for cheesesteaks. Use something cheap like a top round roast, or a London broil. While those cuts of beef are tough by themselves, they will be melt-in-your-mouth tender after they’re done cooking. And there are 2 reasons for this.
First, when you slice the meat, you will want to cut it against the grain. This eliminates any ‘stringiness’ in the meat and will make it much more tender when you chew it.
Secondly, the slow cooker will just do its thing – braise the meat.
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Once the meat and vegetables are cut, you just put them all in the slow cooker or Instant Pot and turn it on. I add the Italian dressing packet because it really gives these a nice tangy flavor.
After they’re done, scoop the meat into your rolls, top them with cheese, and then place them under the broiler for a few minutes. And then devour them!
But there’s one more thing I should mention. I just couldn’t help myself – you’ve got leftover liquid left… so I just had to dip my sandwich in it (French dip style). I highly recommend doing that. So good.
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