Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread combines seasoned ground beef with peppers and onions, topped with melted provolone cheese all piled high on crispy, buttery garlic bread!

AN UNDER 30-MINUTE RECIPE

I love anything cheesesteak! I am constantly playing with these flavors as they work so well with so many other things (like Philly Cheesesteak Casserole or Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers!) This particular recipe for Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread can be an appetizer or the main dish! It combines the delicious flavors of a cheesesteak on top of garlic bread – how good does that sound?! It’s the ultimate mashup of two comfort food favorites!

A lined baking sheet with slices of Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I use shaved steak?

Absolutely! Obviously a classic Philly cheesesteak is made with steak, right? You can thinly slice some ribeye steak for this or sometimes you can find shaved steak near the ground beef in the grocery stores. It’s already shaved and ready to go. That would be another good option.

Can I use a frozen garlic bread loaf? What about Frozen Texas Toast?

Sure. You will need to bake the garlic bread loaf or Texas Toast until it’s nearly done first though. You won’t need to use the full cook time, but you’ll need to get them the point that they’re at least thawed and the butter has melted. Then you can continue on with the recipe as written.

Can I use a different cheese instead?

If you don’t want to use provolone cheese, you can swap it out for whatever you prefer on your typically Philly Cheesesteaks. If you’re looking for more of an original cheesesteak flavor, try topping your garlic bread with Cheez Whiz!

What can I serve with this dish?

I like to treat this loaded Garlic Bread like it’s a full on sub. So, I serve these with some French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Onion Rings, Baked Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potatoes, etc. I also like to add a side salad.

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can make this recipe ahead of time and assemble it when ready to serve.

How to store leftovers?

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat the recipe in the oven or air fryer at 350° F for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.

A small pile of Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread slices.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

  • Italian loaf – you could also use French bread as well. You could even use frozen garlic bread – see my Frequently Asked Question section above on how to do that.
  • salted butter– softened to room temperature. If you forget to set it out, check out these Quick Tips to Soften Butter Faster. You can use unsalted butter.
  • garlic powder
  • ground beef– you can use shaved steak for a more traditional cheesesteak flavor (see above Frequently Asked Question section for more on that).
  • yellow onion
  • green bell pepper– if you prefer other bell peppers, you can use them. Green ones are used often in cheesesteaks. If you don’t like peppers, just leave it out.
  • low-sodium beef broth – I prefer the low sodium so I can control the salt in the recipe. You could also use no sodium if you’re trying to control your sodium.
  • ketchup
  • Worcestershire sauce – if you don’t have this, you can skip it.
  • cornstarch
  • onion powder
  • salt and pepper
  • provolone cheese– other cheese options can be used. Cheez Whiz is great to keep it more traditional. Check the FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) section for more ideas.
Ground beef, Italian loaf, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, provolone cheese, yellow onion, green bell pepper, low sodium beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and parsley.

HOW TO MAKE PHILLY CHEESESTEAK GARLIC BREAD

Preheat the oven to 350° F. To a parchment paper lined baking sheet add the cut Italian loaf. Coat the loaf with the butter and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until the loaf is slightly toasted.

A loaf of Italian bread cut lengthwise with butter and garlic powder.

While the loaf is baking move forward with the recipe. To a large skillet add the ground beef, onions, and peppers. Cook over medium heat for up to 7 minutes so the beef is no longer pink and the onions and peppers are soft.

Some ground beef, onions, and peppers cooking in a skillet.

To the skillet add the beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried ingredients, remainder of the garlic powder, and cornstarch. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce is thicker.

A skillet with onion, peppers, beef, beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried ingredients, remainder of the garlic powder, and cornstarch.

To the loaf add half of the meat mixture. Top the meat mixture with half of the cheese.

Some of the meat mixture on the Italian Loaf and it topped with provolone cheese.

Top the cheese with the remainder of the meat mixture. Top the meat mixture with the remainder of the cheese.

Layers of meat and cheese on an Italian loaf of bread.

Place in the oven for 5 minutes at 350° F. Optional: broil on high for 1-3 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Do not walk away from the oven or it can burn very quickly. Remove from the oven and top with parsley.

A slice of Italian loaf Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread.

 

Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread

All the classic flavors of a cheesesteak – seasoned beef, onions, peppers, all on yummy garlic bread.
Prep Time: 10minutes 
Cook Time: 18minutes 
Total Time: 28minutes 
Servings: 

Ingredients

  • 1 Italian loaf, cut lengthwise
  • 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder (divided use)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, can use dried as well)

Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
    • To a parchment paper lined baking sheet add 1 Italian loaf, cut lengthwise. Spread 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter, softened to room temperature onto both sides of the loaf. Then sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of garlic powder.
      Garlic butter toasted bread.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes (or until the loaf is slightly toasted.) While the loaf is baking move forward with the recipe.
    • To a large skillet add 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 cup diced yellow onion and 1 cup diced green bell pepper. Cook over medium heat for up to 7 minutes so the beef is no longer pink and the onions and peppers are soft.
      Ground beef, onions, and peppers cooked in a skillet.
    • To the skillet add 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, 2 Tablespoons ketchup, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce is thicker.
      A skillet with beef, onions, peppers, beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried ingredients, remainder of the garlic powder, and cornstarch.
    • To each of the loaf halves, add half of the meat mixture.
      Meat mixture on a loaf of bread.
    • Top the meat mixture with 6 slices of provolone cheese.
      Meat and cheese on bread.
    • Top the cheese with the remainder of the meat mixture.
      More meat being added to cheese.
    • Top the meat mixture with the remaining 6 slices of provolone cheese.
      Layers of meat and cheese on bread.
    • Place in the oven for 5 minutes at 350° F.
    • Optional: broil on high for 1-3 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Do not walk away from the oven or it can burn very quickly.
  • Remove from the oven and top with 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley (optional).
    A slice of Italian loaf Philly Cheesesteak Garlic Bread.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
  • This can make between 10-12 servings depending on how big you cut the pieces.
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.