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Philly Cheesesteak Bites

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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16 Rolls

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50 Minutes

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Medium

Philly Cheesesteak Bites
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Recipe Details

Course: Appetizers

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Air Fry

Cuisine: American

Yield: 16 Rolls

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless rib-eye steak
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 yellow onion, julienned
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese
  • 2 containers Pillsbury crescent rolls
  • Salt, as needed
  • Freshly ground black pepper, as needed

These Philly Cheesesteak Bites bring all the flavors of a classic cheesesteak into a crispy, golden crescent roll. With tender ribeye steak, caramelized peppers and onions, and melty provolone cheese, they’re a perfect appetizer or snack made easily in the air fryer.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the ribeye steak in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up for easier slicing.
  2. Slice the steak into very thin strips against the grain, then cut those strips in half, creating 2 - 2 ½ inch pieces. Toss liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Air fry at 400°F / 200°C for 10-12 minutes, until browned and crispy. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss the bell peppers and onion with 1 teaspoons salt and olive oil. Air Fry at 400°F / 200°C for 12-14 minutes, or until wilted and slightly charred.
  5. Unroll the Pillsbury crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place 1-2 teaspoons shredded provolone at the widest part of each triangle.
  6. Layer 1-2 strips of beef and a few slices of peppers and onions on top of the cheese. Start at the wide end of the crescent dough and gently fold over the filling, tucking the edges slightly as you roll toward the narrow tip. Ensure the dough is wrapped tightly to keep the filling inside.
  7. Sprinkle each roll with additional shredded provolone.
  8. Air fry at 350°F / 175°C for 5 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with additional rolls as needed. Serve warm or room temperature, and enjoy!

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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