Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional, but traditional!)
- 8 slider buns or small soft rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese (or American cheese for a creamier melt)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Butter, for toasting buns
Substitution suggestions: If ribeye isn’t available, sirloin or flank steak work well too. For a vegetarian option, try grilled portobello mushrooms or marinated seitan slices. If provolone isn’t on hand, mozzarella or cheddar can make a lovely alternative.
Instructions
- Begin by prepping your ingredients: thinly slice the ribeye steak, onion, and bell pepper. I find that slicing the steak as thinly as possible helps it cook quickly and stay tender — something I learned the hard way during my early kitchen experiments.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until softened and starting to caramelise, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the sliced steak in a single layer. Let it sear without moving for 1-2 minutes, then stir and cook until just browned, about another 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook — the meat should stay juicy and tender.
- Season the mixture with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing everything together well.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the slider buns in half and lightly butter the insides. Toast them in a hot skillet or under the grill until golden brown.
- Fill each bun bottom with a generous portion of the steak mixture, then top with a slice of provolone cheese. Arrange the filled sliders on a baking tray and place them in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted beautifully.
- Remove from the oven, cap with the top buns, and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
One of my little tricks, inherited from my mum’s kitchen, is to keep a tea towel nearby to catch any drips or spills — trust me, these sliders are delightfully messy in the best way!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
