Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

Did you know you could make these classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches right at home in just minutes with your pressure cooker? Saute onions and peppers right in the Instant Pot for an easy weeknight dinner. Serve fork-tender meat on buttered and toasted hoagies with your favorite side. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and a great way to get the entire family to sit down for dinner.

{This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full Disclosure Page for details}

Which cut of meat is used in Philly Cheesesteak?

Typically you’ll find that Ribeye or flank steak is the cut of choice for Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, but I have had great success using chuck roast or rump roast when I am feeding a crowd. No matter what cut of meat you choose cooking in the pressure cooker will leave you with a fork-tender beef.

To Make These You’ll Need:

Instant pot pressure cooker I have two this one is my favorite,  along with good cutting boards and a sharp butcher knife like this one.

Ingredients:

1. EVOO
2. Chuck roast or sirloin steak (sliced thin)
3. White onion sliced thin
4. Bell peppers sliced thin
5. Sea salt
6. Black pepper
7. Minced garlic
8. Worcestershire sauce
9. Beef Broth
10. Sliced provolone cheese
11. Toasted hoagie rolls or butter leaf lettuce

Prepare Philly Cheesesteaks

To start you need to slice or shave steak thinly. This is easily done when the meat is still slightly frozen. Using a cut of meat like ribeye or flank steak with a marbling of fat through the meat is best, however, because we are using the pressure cooker to cook the meat even a tougher cut of meat will come out tender. Second slice two bell peppers and a medium white onion thinly. Reserve one sliced pepper and half of the sliced onion to be used as toppings.

How to make Philly Cheesesteak in the pressure cooker

Using the sauté function on high, heat a few tablespoons of high temp oil like EVOO or avocado oil. When the display reads HOT add steak strips and brown for 2-3 minutes.

Cancel or turn off the sauté function and add minced garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine and scrape the bottom of the pot removing any browned bits from the bottom. Add in one of the sliced bell peppers and half of the sliced onion.

Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to the sealing position. Select manual or pressure cook and set the cooking time to 15 min. Typically it will take around 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and start the cooking cycle.

When the 15 minutes have counted down and the pot beeps to signal it’s done, wait for a minimum of 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure. Letting the pressure naturally release anytime your cooking meat in the pressure cooker is important so you don’t dry out the meat. 

Assemble the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich.

Heat a skillet or griddle with butter. Sauté the remaining sliced bell pepper and onion until they are aromatic and softened, remove from the heat, and set them aside.

Next, melt another tablespoon of butter in the skillet and when the butter is melted place the sliced hoagie rolls face down to toast for 3-4 minutes or until edges are golden brown. This step is optional but it really enhances the flavor and helps the bread hold up and not become soggy when it’s topped with the meat and peppers.

When the hoagies are toasted to perfection place provolone cheese slices on the roll then top with steak and grilled peppers and onions.

What to serve with Pot Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches:

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Instant Pot Pasta Salad

Air Fry Range Broccoli

Easy Fruit Salad

Air Fried French Fries

Recipe Variations

Keto or Low-Carb-skip the buttered and toasted hoagie and serve Philly Cheesesteak with melted provolone on butter leaf lettuce wrap.

Budget Friendly-Use a less expensive cut of meat or ground beef it will turn out awesome no matter what in the pressure cooker.

Red/Orange Bell Peppers-Substitute green bell peppers or mini sweet peppers depending on your preferences.

Storing leftovers. 

If there happens to be any Philly Cheesesteak meat leftover. Store it in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Use leftovers in a wrap or freeze and use within 3 months. 

Easy Instant Pot Beef Recipes To Make Tonight