Description
Think of this as the happy accident that happened when a cheesesteak and a sloppy joe fell in love. All the melty, savory, beefy goodness of a Philly cheesesteak—ground up, sauced up, and piled high onto a soft sandwich bun. Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are the perfect weeknight dinner: fast, filling, budget-friendly, and straight-up addictive.
Ingredients
• 1 lb ground beef (85/15 works great)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 6 slices provolone cheese (or shredded mozzarella)
• 4–6 hamburger buns (toasted if you like)
• Butter for toasting buns (optional)
Instructions
Sauté the veggies
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Toss in the diced peppers and onions and cook for 4–5 minutes until they’re soft and slightly caramelized.Brown the beef
Push the veggies to one side of the skillet, add the ground beef, and cook until browned—breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.Season it up
Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and beef broth. Simmer everything together for 5–7 minutes until thick and saucy. If you want it extra thick, mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water and stir it in. Let it bubble a minute or two more.Melt the cheese
Lay the provolone slices right over the beef mixture, cover the pan, and let it melt for a minute or two. Then stir the cheesy goodness right into the beef.Assemble and devour
Spoon the hot, cheesy mixture onto your buns. Toasted or untoasted, you can’t go wrong. Serve hot with fries, chips, or pickles.
Notes
Serve with baked potato wedges or sweet potato fries
Add extra cheese on top before serving
Goes great with a crisp dill pickle and a fizzy soda
Cut into sliders for party snacks
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~460 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: ~30g per serving
- Protein: ~28g per serving