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4.7 from 36 votes

Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs

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By: Joanna Cismaru •12/28/22 31 Comments

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These Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs are just as delicious as the popular Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, but in a bite size meatball with an incredible cheese sauce.

Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs in a skillet
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  • Easy Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs Recipe
  • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • For Meatballs:
    • For Cheese Sauce:
  • How To Make Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs
  • Can You Bake These Meatballs?
  • How To Freeze Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs
  • Craving More Meatballs? Try These:
  • Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition Information
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Easy Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs Recipe

Welcome to Monday Meatball Mania! Monday Meatball Mania is about giving you guys a new meatball recipe, whatever crazy and tasty meatball concoction I can come up with, no rules. Anything goes.

Why meatballs? Because meatballs are great, they’re versatile, and they’re great in and on everything. You can bake them, you can fry them, you can slow cook them, you can stuff them with cheese and make them all gooey and delicious, they’re great in sandwiches, spaghetti and meatballs, meatball casseroles, meatballs in soups, meatballs on pizza, I’d even put them on a salad,  the sky is the limit.

One of my favorite sandwiches of all time has to be a good Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and if you’ve ever had one, you know what I’m talking about. Which is why I wanted the meatball version.

Think about it, delicious meatballs loaded with peppers and cheese, served in a delicious cheese sauce. They are incredible, perfect as an appetizer, or even serve this over pasta, so it can almost be like mac and cheese with meatballs. That cheese sauce is money, especially if you take some fresh crusty bread and dip it into that sauce, you’ll love it.

If you love Philly Cheesesteak so much, try my Philly Cheesesteak Soup!

Ingredients You’ll Need

For Meatballs:

  • Onion
  • Ground Beef
  • Bell Peppers – both red and green
  • Garlic
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Eggs
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Gruyere Cheese
  • Olive oil

For Cheese Sauce:

  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Gruyere Cheese
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper
Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs process shots

How To Make Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs

Mix all the meatball ingredients together then form into 1 inch balls. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and fry until they brown all around, about 7 minutes. Do keep in mind that you should do this in 2 or 3 batches, so do not overcrowd the meatballs.

In the same skillet make the sauce. First melt the butter then add the flour and whisk to form a roux. Cook for about 1 minute to get rid of the raw flour taste. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Cook for another minute, the mixture should thicken a bit.

Reduce the heat to low and add the cheeses and whisk well until smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary. Turn off the heat.

Add the meatballs back to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the meatballs. Garnish with parsley if preferred. Serve warm.

Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs process shots for making cheese sauce

Can You Bake These Meatballs?

You can absolutely bake these meatballs instead of frying them. I bake meatballs a lot and many times I prefer baking them to frying them because it’s less mess and they’re a bit healthier. Here’s how.

Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, or use a baking rack. Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes until golden brown. Follow the rest of the instructions for making the cheese sauce and serving them.

How To Freeze Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs

To freeze the meatballs, let them cool completely at room temperature. Transfer them to a freezer safe container and place them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Freeze sauce separately in an air-tight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag and can last for a few months.

Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs in a skillet

Craving More Meatballs? Try These:

  • Swedish Meatballs
  • Salisbury Steak Meatballs
  • Porcupine Meatballs
  • Indonesian Meatballs
  • Chimichurri Meatballs
  • Cranberry Meatballs

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4.67 from 36 votes

Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
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These Philly Cheese Steak Meatballs are just as delicious as the popular Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, but in a bite size meatball with an incredible cheese sauce.
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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 small onion (grated)
  • 1 ½ pound ground beef (extra lean)
  • ½ green bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • ½ red bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ½ cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)

Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk (I used 3%)
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

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Instructions 

  • In a large bowl combine all the meatball ingredients (excluding olive oil) and mix well.
  • Form the meatballs into small 1 inch balls.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and fry until they brown all around, about 7 minutes. You will have to do this in 2 or 3 batches, so do not overcrowd the meatballs.
  • Transfer the meatballs onto a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk to form a roux, cook for about 1 minute to get rid of the raw flour taste. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Cook for another minute, the mixture should thicken a bit.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the cheeses and whisk well until smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary. Turn off the heat.
  • Add the meatballs back to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce over the meatballs. Garnish with parsley if preferred. Serve warm.

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Notes

  1. This recipe will yield 25 to 30 meatballs.
  2. Baking directions: Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, or use a baking rack. Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes until golden brown. Follow the rest of the instructions for making the cheese sauce.
  3. To freeze the meatballs, let them cool completely at room temperature. Transfer them to a freezer safe container and place them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Freeze sauce separately in an air-tight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag and can last for a few months. 
  4. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days.
  5. Nutritional information is for 5 meatballs and 1/6 of the sauce. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 585kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 43g (86%)Fat: 41g (63%)Saturated Fat: 20g (125%)Cholesterol: 204mg (68%)Sodium: 628mg (27%)Potassium: 591mg (17%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1175IU (24%)Vitamin C: 22.5mg (27%)Calcium: 646mg (65%)Iron: 3.5mg (19%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Teresa Burgan
Teresa Burgan
Posted: 3 years ago

I want to make this for a potluck dinner. Can the sauce be made the day before and reheated in a crockpot?

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Jo Cooks Team
Jo Cooks Team
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Posted: 3 years ago

Yes absolutely! Enjoy 🙂

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Rose
Rose
Posted: 3 years ago

5 stars
There were a hit, and easy to make!! My boyfriend from Philadelphia is a big philly cheesesteak fan, and thought they were so yummy – we ate the entire thing! Thanks so much for putting a fun twist on a popular dish! 😀

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Jo Cooks Team
Jo Cooks Team
Reply to  Rose
Posted: 3 years ago

That’s so great to hear! We’re glad we can impress Philadelphians 🙂

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Dennis
Dennis
Posted: 4 years ago

What is Gruyere cheese, and what can I use for a substitute? There is no Gruyere cheese here. This looks like it would be good to serve with broccoli and baby yellow potatoes.

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Dennis
Posted: 4 years ago

It’s similar to Swiss cheese, so feel free to substitute it what that. 🙂

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Reva
Reva
Posted: 4 years ago

Can this be made with Ground Turkey?

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Reva
Posted: 4 years ago

Yes!

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Kellee
Kellee
Posted: 4 years ago

What do you serve this with? Pasta, rice, potatoes?

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Kellee
Posted: 4 years ago

I would personally serve this just on their own or with pasta.

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George Currie
George Currie
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
What is the music in the background please ?

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Nicole Beaulieu
Nicole Beaulieu
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Posted: 4 years ago

This is from the sound collection provided by YouTube.

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Stephanie Wood
Stephanie Wood
Posted: 4 years ago

I made this and it was the bomb. My husband loved it too. May not look as good as it taste but it is delicious!!😘

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Sherri
Sherri
Posted: 4 years ago

Had a little trouble keeping them in a ball

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Cathy
Cathy
Reply to  Sherri
Posted: 4 years ago

Same here!! Just embraced it as loose meat and poured the cheese sauce over it.

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Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Could these possibly be any more delicious?

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Barbara
Barbara
Posted: 4 years ago

This is so diet friendly. No guilt at all.
I’m making this, sounds so tasty 😋

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Lori @ RecipeGirl
Lori @ RecipeGirl
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
These are so delicious!!

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Toni | Boulder Locavore
Toni | Boulder Locavore
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
This will be a sure hit in my house!!

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Jennifer Farley
Jennifer Farley
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
These are so good! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

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Melissa Sperka
Melissa Sperka
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Oh my heavens, this is happening soon!!!

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Joanne
Joanne
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
These are so creative AND delicious!

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