Philly Cheesesteak Dip (Print version)

Indulge in a rich, creamy dip with tender ribeye, sautéed peppers, onions, and melty provolone. A crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb shaved ribeye steak

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

06 - 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded plus extra for topping
07 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
08 - 1 cup sour cream
09 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika optional
13 - 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

→ For Serving

14 - Sliced baguette, toasted crostini, or sturdy tortilla chips

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil. Sauté onions and both bell peppers until soft and lightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
03 - Push veggies to the side of the skillet. Add shaved ribeye and cook until just browned, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and shredded provolone. Mix until smooth.
05 - Fold in the cooked steak and vegetable mixture.
06 - Transfer the mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle extra provolone on top.
07 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
08 - Serve hot with toasted baguette slices or chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It captures everything glorious about a Philly cheesesteak but in scoopable form that feeds a crowd
  • The creamy base balances the savory steak so beautifully that people who claim not to like dips suddenly change their minds
02 -
  • The steak releases liquid as it cooks, so do not be tempted to drain it or you will lose all that beefy flavor that makes this dip special
  • Letting the vegetables caramelize properly is worth the extra few minutes because that sweetness balances the rich cheese base
03 -
  • Shaving your own ribeye against the grain gives you better texture than pre-packaged shaved steak
  • A dollop of sour cream on top after baking adds a nice cool contrast to the hot, cheesy dip
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