Description
Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes are the ultimate comfort food mashup—juicy ground beef with sautéed onions, peppers, and mushrooms simmered in a savory sauce, then folded with melty provolone and piled onto buttery toasted brioche buns. Ready in 40 minutes, these hearty sandwiches bring together the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak with the messy, nostalgic style of a Sloppy Joe. Perfect for weeknights or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Meat Mixture:
1 lb ground beef (lean recommended)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
For the Sauce:
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Cheese & Buns:
1 cup provolone cheese, chopped
4 brioche buns, toasted
Instructions
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Brown the Beef: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until browned. Stir and cook another 2–3 minutes until fully done. Remove beef from skillet.
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Sauté Vegetables: Reduce heat to medium, melt butter, then add onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Cook 1–2 minutes without stirring, then stir and cook 3–4 minutes until softened and golden.
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Make the Sauce: Return beef to skillet. Whisk cornstarch into beef broth, then add it to the skillet along with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add Cheese: Turn off heat. Stir in chopped provolone cheese until melted and creamy.
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Toast Buns & Serve: Toast brioche buns at 350°F for 5–7 minutes. Spoon beef mixture onto buns and serve hot.
Notes
- Cheese Swap: Use mozzarella, cheddar, or American cheese.
- Spicy Kick: Add hot sauce or diced jalapeños.
- Low-Carb: Serve in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.
- Extra Meaty: Mix in diced steak tips with the ground beef.
- Open-Faced: Spoon onto toasted bread and broil with extra cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: beef
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
