So, yeah — the big day is here. The one where y’all are glued to the screen, double-checking your squares and hoping your box hits for a big payoff. We’re not the biggest football fans in my house, but on this day, we make it somewhat of a priority. Mostly because… snacks. And really, who doesn’t love the snacks?At some point before Sunday, I might even find out who’s actually playing, and like clockwork, the hubby and I will end up picking opposing teams. It’s tradition at this point.
I’ve been craving a Philly cheesesteak for a while now, and sliders just make the perfect game-day app. What I really love about this recipe is how easy it is to scale up or down — whether you’re feeding a full house or just a couple of competitive snackers.
Here’s hoping your team wins, your squares hit, and you enjoy the entertainment. Cheers!
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless ribeye steak, very thinly sliced (freeze 15–20 min to make slicing easier)
- 8–10 oz sliced mushrooms (white or cremini)
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter, divided
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 12 mini slider buns (Hawaiian rolls our go to)
- ~8–12 slices provelone
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 clove garlic, minced (for brushing buns)
Instructions
- Prep the Steak:
Place your ribeye in the freezer for about 15–20 minutes — this firms it up and makes it so much easier to slice ultra thin against the grain.
- Sauté Veggies:
- Heat 1–2 tbsp oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, mushrooms (and red bell pepper if using).
- Season with a pinch of salt & pepper and cook until soft and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Steak:
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and heat over medium-high.
- Add the thinly sliced steak, season with salt & pepper, and cook just until browned (about 3–4 minutes).
- Mix the cooked veggies back into the pan with the steak.
- Assemble the Sliders:
- Slice buns in half horizontally and lay the bottoms in a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Pile steak + mushrooms + onions evenly on each bun bottom.
- Top with provolone slices.
- Finish & Bake:
- Cover with the top buns.
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic and brush over the tops of the buns.
- Bake at 350°F about 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and buns are golden.
- Serve:
Grab napkins — these are juicy and addictive. 👌