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Creamy Philly cheesesteak wrap sliced in half showing tender steak filling with homemade cheese sauce drizzled on top

Creamy Philly Cheesesteak Wrap

Tender thin-sliced steak, sauteed onions and peppers, and a rich homemade cream cheese and cheddar sauce wrapped in a golden toasted tortilla. Ready in 35 minutes and better than takeout.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb thin-sliced ribeye or sirloin or pre-shaved steak
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup diced bell peppers any color, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; or 1 tsp dried
  • 4 large flour tortillas 10-inch
  • 1.5 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella or a blend

Equipment

  • Large skillet (cast iron recommended)
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak in a single layer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Do not crowd the pan — cook in batches if needed. Season with seasoned salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the sliced onion and diced bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly caramelized. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly until smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cream cheese cubes, shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce if using, and parsley until fully melted and glossy.
  4. Pour most of the cheese sauce over the steak and vegetable mixture and stir gently to coat. Reserve a few tablespoons of sauce for drizzling before serving.
  5. Warm each tortilla in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce on each tortilla as a moisture barrier. Spoon about 3/4 cup of filling onto each tortilla slightly off-center. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom up like a burrito.
  6. Place wraps seam-side down in a clean dry skillet over medium heat. Press lightly with a spatula and toast for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and toast the other side.
  7. Slice in half and drizzle with the reserved cheese sauce before serving.

Notes

Do not crowd the pan when cooking the steak — cook in batches if needed. Drain excess grease before adding the cheese sauce. Always toast the wraps immediately after assembling to prevent sogginess. Make the cheese sauce fresh for the best results — reheated sauce can turn grainy. For easy thin slicing, freeze the steak for 20 minutes before cutting. For extra heat, add diced jalapenos with the onions or a pinch of cayenne to the cheese sauce.