How to Make Slow Cooker Cheese Steaks - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a good cheese steak sandwich? This classic American comfort food is packed with tender slices of meat, gooey melted cheese, and savory onions and peppers, all nestled within a soft, hoagie roll. While the traditional method of cooking cheese steaks involves a hot griddle and a watchful eye, today we're going to show you a simple and convenient way to make this mouthwatering dish using your slow cooker.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef tri tip steak
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 large green pepper, sliced
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 12 slices white American cheese
  • 6 French or Italian sandwich rolls, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place beef in the slow cooker crock. Pour beef stock, vinegar, and Worcestershire over beef. Cook on Low until beef is cooked to medium, 3-4 hours. Remove cooked beef from broth and set aside. Reserve broth.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms in oil until they begin to soften; add onion and green pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Slice beef thinly. Divide beef and vegetables evenly among the rolls. Top each sandwich with 2 slices cheese; wrap in foil.
  • Place sandwiches in preheated oven and heat until cheese is melted; about 10 minutes. Serve hot sandwiches with reserved beef broth, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    652 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 191mg
    • Sodium: 1221mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 385mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 632mg