Philly Cheesesteak Pizza (30 Minutes or Less!) (2024)

Instantaneously turn pizza night into a special occasion with this easy Philly Cheesesteak Pizza recipe! Not only is it a fun, interactive cooking activity, but this homemade pizza tastes eons better than delivery. It's melty, cheesy, savory, beefy, and completely satisfying.

If you love the flavors of a classic Philly cheesesteak, this is going to be your new favorite pizza. A crispy crust with cheesy, creamy white sauce, topped with tender strips of perfectly cooked, juicy steak--this is the real Philly cheesesteak deal. And don't worry, we didn't forget to top it off with traditional Philly cheesesteak veggies, like green peppers, onions, and mushrooms!

Why This Recipe Works

No-Stress Crust | Not an expert dough maker? No worries. If the idea of making pizza dough from scratch intimidates you, this is the pizza recipe you want. You can find great quality, pre-made crusts in the freezer section of your grocery store. For a quick and easy pizza night in, we highly encourage you to take that route. Focus on the toppings -- one taste of this white sauce and steak and you'll have zero regrets!

The Right Cut of Steak | This recipe also ensures every bite of your beefy pizza is perfectly tender and juicy. To achieve this, cut of meat and how you slice it matters. For this recipe, it's ribeye steak all the way. It has just the right amount of marbling, keeping that chewy texture at bay.

Ease | This recipe was designed with your time in mind. Steak, veggies, and the sauce come together in one pan, and the whole shebang is ready to eat in 30 minutes or less. We have so many quick and delicious recipes to choose from, add our 30-minute meals to your dinner-time lineup!

Perfect EVERYTHING | The garlicky white sauce and perfected steak and veggie topping takes pizza night to a whole new level, making this the ideal recipe for pizza night at home. If marinara sauce isn't your jam, this pizza is right up your alley (as well as is our pesto pizza)!

How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Pizzas at Home

Prep + Sear the Steak | Use paper towels to pat away the excess moisture from the surface of the steak. Then find the direction of the grain, grab a good, sharp knife, and cut the steak into very thin slices, moving against the grain with the blade of your knife.

Oil + Season Steak | Once the strips are ready, drizzle them with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss the oil and the seasoning all over the steak strips and set them aside while you prepare your pan.

Cook the Steak | Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and allow the oil to come to temperature. Once the oil in the pan is hot, add your steak strips and cook them in the pan for about 4 minutes, stirring often. Then, remove it from the pan and transfer it to a bowl or plate.

Cook Down the Onions | Add the sliced onions to the pan and stir them, coating them in the meat drippings and oil left behind. Cook the onions just until softened and transfer them to the bowl with the steak strips.

Make the Provolone Sauce | Sprinkle flour into the drippings left behind in the pan and whisk just until it is moistened. Next, splash in the milk, whisking well after each and every addition. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and allow the mixture to simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, just until it thickens slightly. As soon as the mixture appears slightly thickened, remove the white sauce from the heat and stir in ¼ cup of grated provolone cheese, salt, and garlic powder.

Assemble the Pizza | Place your pizza crust on either a large baking sheet or a pizza pan and brace yourself for pizza topping heaven.

Add the sauce to the pizza crust and spread it to the edges. Then, add a scant layer of Monterey Jack cheese (about ¾ cup) followed by the cooked steak strips, cooked onions, peppers, and mushrooms, if using.

Finish the pizza with a final layer of cheese, this time sprinkling both the remaining Monterey Jack and Provolone cheese across the top.

Bake Until Bubbly | Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the pizza to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into. Slice the pizza into 8 pieces, serve, and enjoy!

Tips for Perfect Steak Pizza

• Preheat Your Oven | If you want a crispy crust, you need your oven to be screaming hot at 475°F before it goes in. For an extra crispy crust, leave pan in oven as it preheats.
• Slice It Right | Make sure you cut the steak against the grain before cooking for the perfect, tender bite every time.
• Pre-Cook the Veggies | Sautéing the peppers, onions, and mushrooms in advance will remove water from the vegetables and keep your pizza from baking up soggy.
• Got Leftovers? | If you have leftovers, reheat in the oven at 375° for about 8-10 minutes or in the air fryer at 400°F for 3-4 minutes for crispy, like-new texture and flavor. Or try your hand at transforming this pizza to a dip! Believe it when you taste it!

What to Serve with Philly Cheese Steak Pizza

Serve this homemade pizza with a light side salad or wedge salad, or make it an extra-hearty meal with a double kick of protein next to our hearty buffalo chicken salad.

Make it a full-on pizza joint special with this pizza night lineup:

• Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
• Air Fryer Pickle Chips
• Fried Chicken Tenders
• Homemade Garlic Bread

To add another kid-friendly component to pizza night, we love our take on mini pizza bagels! And the kids love them even more.