Description
Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Dip blends classic sandwich flavors into an irresistible appetizer. Melted provolone, tender beef, and caramelized onions create a crowd-pleasing companion you’ll devour with crisp bread or chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef top sirloin steaks
- 2 (8-ounce/226 grams) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) provolone cheese, grated
Vegetables and Peppers:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, diced
- 7 pickled red peppers (such as Peppadew), diced
- 3 jalapeno peppers, diced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Slice the top sirloin steak into thick pieces, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor and texture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat until smoking hot. Sear steak slices for 3-4 minutes until bottoms are browned, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on medium heat until fully cooked. Remove steak and let cool in a separate bowl.
- Using the same pan, add diced onions with a pinch of salt and butter. Sauté over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping up browned bits until onions become soft and translucent.
- Dice red and green bell peppers, pepperoncini, pickled red peppers, and jalapenos. Incorporate into the onion mixture, cooking for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables soften and release their flavors.
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C), ensuring proper temperature for baking the dip.
- Chop cooled steak into small pieces, returning to the bowl with accumulated meat juices. Combine with onion-pepper mixture, softened cream cheese, and grated provolone cheese. Add Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper, mixing thoroughly to create a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Transfer half the dip into a small baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly. Place the dish on a sheet pan and sprinkle remaining provolone cheese on top for additional texture and flavor.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until dip is bubbling and heated through. Finish by broiling for 1 minute to achieve a golden-brown crispy top. Repeat process for second batch if needed.
Notes
- Choose lean top sirloin steak for a tender, flavorful base that keeps the dip rich without excess fat.
- Sear steak at high heat to lock in juices and create delicious caramelized edges that boost overall flavor complexity.
- Drain excess liquid from peppers to prevent the dip from becoming watery, ensuring a thick and creamy consistency.
- Experiment with cheese variations like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda to customize the dip’s taste profile and add exciting depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg