Sometimes, nothing beats a classic recipe for hoagie steak sandwich.
Made with juicy steak seasoned to perfection, provolone, sweet onions and mushrooms combine for the perfect bite that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied.
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Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 10 min | Cook/Bake: 20 min | Difficulty: Easy
What it is: A warm, steak sandwich layered with caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, tender mushrooms, and melted cheese on toasted rolls. Simple ingredients come together to make a hearty, savory meal.
Why you’ll love it: Quick enough for busy nights and always a crowd-pleaser with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
How to make it: Slice the steak thin, cook it quickly to keep it tender, then layer it with slow-cooked veggies and melt the cheese just before serving for the perfect finish.
Looking for more steak recipes? Try my Easy Steak Fajitas, Crock Pot London Broil, and even my Beef Ramen Stir Fry. Yum!
Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Why you'll LOVE Hoagie Steak Sandwiches for dinner!
- Recommended Kitchen Tools
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Recipes You'll Love!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Why you'll LOVE Hoagie Steak Sandwiches for dinner!
You’ll love how the tender steak, melted cheese, and caramelized veggies come together to make a warm, hearty sandwich that feels like a full meal in every bite.
It’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings, so everyone can build theirs just the way they like it.
And best of all, it comes together quickly, making it an easy dinner recipe for busy nights.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- Try using a different cut of meat like skirt steak, flank steak, sirloin, or even a quality ground beef work well. Chicken or pork would work great too!
- You could even use leftover steak! Try my recipe for Skirt Steak or London Broil.
- Mushrooms and onions are classics, but try adding roasted peppers.
- Try pepper jack cheese or a drizzle of flavored cheese sauce for some extra zest.
- Instead of hoagie rolls, try dinner rolls, soft slider buns, or even wraps can make the base. You'd love my Homemade French Baguette recipe!
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1: Sauté onions in olive oil over medium low heat.
Step 2: Add the mushrooms and season with salt. (Try cleaning them first with a mushroom brush or a damp paper towel.)
Step 3: Once the mushrooms have softened, add in the steak and the steak seasoning.
Step 4: Cook until the steak is cooked through, tossing with the onions and mushrooms.
Step 5: Add mayo and cheese to the hoagie buns.
Step 6: Pile on the steak, onions, and mushrooms.
Step 7: Toast in the air fryer at 350°F or for a couple of minutes or in the oven for 5-8 minutes. You can also bake it in the oven fo 5-8 minutes.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO cook the onions, peppers, and mushrooms low and slow so they caramelize and deepen in flavor before adding them to the sandwich.
❌ DO NOT skip melting the cheese at the end; rushing this step keeps the sandwich from coming together the way it should.
Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Place the leftover sandwich in an airtight container or wrap well in aluminum foil. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil to keep the sandwich from drying out and air fry (or bake) at 350°F for 5-8 minutes depending on how thick the sandwich is.
Freezer: I would not freeze the sandwich as a whole, but you can freeze the leftover cooked steak also in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thawing: Allow the frozen steak to defrost in the refrigerator overnight and follow the directions for putting the sandwiches together when defrosted.
Recipe FAQ's
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I usually wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel or use a mushroom brush to avoid excess moisture, but if they’re very dirty, a quick rinse and immediate dry works too. Trim the stems, and remember—store-bought mushrooms need minimal cleaning, while wild ones may need more attention.
A yellow onions' texture and flavor makes them ideal for sautéing and caramelizing.
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Hoagie Steak Sandwich
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Ingredients
- 14 ounces shaved steak
- 1 onion sliced
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 4 hoagie buns
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt to taste
Method
- In a large skillet, heat the oil with the onions, Saute on medium low heat until they become soft and translucent.
- Once the onions are sautéed, add in the mushrooms and season with salt. This helps bring the moisture out of them to become soft as well as seasons them.
- Once the mushrooms are soft, add in the shaved steak along with 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite steak seasoning.
- Cook the steak until it's cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Toss the steak around in the onions and mushrooms.
- Spread mayo on the hoagie buns then place steak on the bottom roll and the provolone cheese on the top.
- Place in the air fryer at 350°F (or in the oven) to toast the bread and melt the cheese. In the air fryer it'll take about 1-2 minutes and about 5-8 in the oven.
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Notes
- Add the Onions and Peppers: Cooking onions and peppers slowly brings out their natural sweetness and adds rich depth to the sandwich. Let them soften over low heat for the best flavor.
- Salt the Mushrooms Early: A sprinkle of salt helps release the mushrooms' moisture, making them tender and enhancing their savory taste as they cook.
- Finish with Melty Cheese: After building the sandwich, use your air fryer or broiler to melt the cheese and give the bread a lightly toasted finish—it only takes a couple of minutes
- Reheating Tips: Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil to keep the sandwich from drying out and air fry (or bake) at 350°F for 5-8 minutes depending on how thick the sandwich is.
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Let us know how it was!This blog post and recipe have been updated since it first appeared in 2012. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed making them!
Cheryl @ TFD says
I've never seen skirt steak sold in my area, it must be called something else. Recipe looks and sounds delicious! I love steak. thanks for sharing.
Carol says
Looks amazing. Skirt steak, onions and peppers, great combination! It's making me hungry!
Blondee says
Love skirt steak. So many uses, it's definitely an underrated cut.
Debra says
That looks delicious! My husband would LOVE this meal!
April says
Wow...would love to sink my teeth into one of those about now!
Beth says
The steak sandwich looks so delicious!!
Sharon says
I must say that it sure does look yummy. Thanks for sharing.
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Cynthia Landrie says
That is one good looking sandwich! I will have to remember this for a weekend meal! Thanks for sharing.
Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey says
That is my kind of sandwich,Lois. No restaurant can make that 🙂
Abby Raines says
Wow! What a lovely sandwich, Lois! Would like to dig into this right about now! Yummy! 🙂