This incredible Cheesesteak Pizza takes everything you love about the classic sandwich with its tender steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and plenty of cheese, and layers it onto a crisp, golden pizza crust.
What’s more perfect for a casual Friday night dinner than pizza? Nothing, right?
Friday night pizza has always been a favorite of ours. We enjoy trying new toppings and variations to keep things interesting.
I’ve always liked the flavor of a traditional Philly cheesesteak with thin-sliced steak, sautéed onions and peppers, and plenty of cheese. This pizza captures those same flavors on a crisp crust with melty cheese baked right into every bite.
This is a great way to use up a bit of leftover steak or roast beef, and you can prep the vegetables ahead of time to make dinner even easier.
Pair it with a simple green salad, or cut it into smaller squares and serve it as an appetizer for a party. Either way, it’s a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish that fits just about any casual occasion.
— This post was originally sponsored by General Mills and published on November 16, 2012. It has been updated with additional information.
Recipe Snapshot
Cuisine: American
Cooking Method: Oven
Total Time: 21 Minutes
Servings: 8
Primary Ingredient(s): Pizza crust, American cheese, onion, bell pepper, deli roast beef
Skill Level: Easy
What You’ll Like About This Recipe
- All the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak. It has roast beef, onions, peppers, and cheese but it’s piled onto a pizza crust instead of a hoagie roll.
- Perfect for pizza night. A really fun change from red sauce and pepperoni.
- Works with leftovers. Use leftover steak or deli roast beef to save time.
- Feeds a crowd. Slice it up for a filling main dish or game day snack.
Ingredient Notes
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- Steak or Roast Beef – Thin-sliced ribeye is traditional, but leftover grilled steak or purchased deli roast beef works great.
- Bell Peppers and Onions – A classic component of Philly cheesesteak. Slice them thin and cook until softened.
- Pizza Dough or Crust – I typically use a refrigerated pizza crust such as Pillsbury’s for this recipe. You can also make a homemade crust if you prefer. Whichever you choose is fine, just make sure it’s par-baked before adding toppings.
- White American Cheese – Melts beautifully and gives that signature cheesesteak taste.
The complete ingredient list with detailed measurements is included in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 400°F for a dark or nonstick pan (or 425°F for any other pan). Spray a 15×10-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Unroll the pizza dough and press it evenly into the pan to form a rectangle. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- While the crust is baking, place a skillet over medium heat and coat it with cooking spray. Sauté the onions and peppers just until wilted.
- Cut the deli roast beef into wide strips.
- Lay 10 slices of American cheese evenly across the pre-baked crust.
- Top with the sliced roast beef.
- Layer the remaining cheese over the beef.
- Finish by scattering the sautéed onions and peppers over the top.
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- Return to the oven and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Thick-sliced beef works best. If purchasing deli roast beef, ask for it to be sliced really thick. Thinner deli slices tend to shrink and curl during baking.
- Don’t overcook the vegetables. A quick sauté is all they need to soften up. They will continue to cook in the oven.
- Watch the crust. Oven temperatures vary, so keep an eye on it to avoid overbrowning.
- Add mushrooms. Add a few sliced mushrooms to sauté along with the onions and peppers.
- Make it spicy. Add a few red pepper flakes or thin-sliced hot peppers on top.
How to Store and Reheat
Wrap leftover slices tightly in foil or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
Questions About Cheesesteak Pizza
Well, sure you can. Homemade pizza dough is great! Just be sure to par-bake it the same way to keep the crust from getting soggy.
You can prep the toppings in advance by sautéing the vegetables and storing them in the fridge. Assemble and bake the pizza when you’re ready to serve.
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Recipe
Cheesesteak Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust (recommend: Pillsbury brand)
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper sliced
- ½ pound thickly sliced deli roast beef
- 16 slices white American cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F for dark or nonstick pan (425°F for all other pans). Spray a 15×10-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Unroll dough in pan, pressing into a rectangle. Bake about 8 minutes or until light brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.1 refrigerated pizza crust
- While the crust is cooking, place a skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Saute the onions and peppers until wilted but not browned.1 small onion, 1 small green bell pepper
- Prep the roast beef by slicing into strips.½ pound thickly sliced deli roast beef
- Arrange 10 slices of American cheese over pizza crust.16 slices white American cheese
- Place the sliced roast beef on top of the cheese.
- Arrange remaining cheese on top of roast beef.
- Top with sauteed onions and peppers.
- Return to oven and cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use thick-sliced deli roast beef so it holds its shape and texture while baking.
- Par-bake the crust to keep it crisp under the toppings.
- Sauté the vegetables just until soft to avoid overcooking them in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.
As a Philly gal, I’m no stranger to a good cheesesteak (and I’ll take mine with provolone, not that Cheese Wiz stuff) but I really love Cheesesteak pizza. I never ever thought to use deli roast beef – that’s genius Lana!
Lana…my husband would marry me again if I made this for him. How awesome…and totally unexpected. Thanks for inspiring deliciousness.
xo
Heather
This pizza lover thinks this looks pretty fantastic! What a fun idea! I always try to find fun new ways to eat my favorite dish:-) Hugs, Terra
Me too, Terra. Even though the classics will always be my favorites, I love to try different combinations of pizza toppings. This one turned out to be a real keeper.
what a great idea Lana, steak pizza!
I have not seen this artisan one, but I do like the thin, crispy one, used it several times…
now I know you will have a great, food filled TG and I wish you and yours the best… enjoy and blessing to all…
One of our favorite pizza places nearby makes a cheese steak pizza and I was trying to simulate that one while taking a shortcut with the crust. I think it worked out pretty well!
The same to you and yours – Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy all the food and family!
What could be better? Nothing. This may be supper.
Thanks.
Miss P