Description
These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, combining ground beef with sautéed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tangy sauces, all topped with melted provolone cheese and served on sesame seed buns. Ready in just 25 minutes, this hearty and flavorful recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner for six.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb minced meat (ground beef)
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into cubes
- 1 small green pepper, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, diced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 to 4 tablespoons A1 sauce (adjust based on desired flavor strength)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
Cheese and Buns
- 8 oz provolone cheese (sliced)
- 6 hamburger buns (sesame seed bakery buns)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and meat: Start by dicing the yellow onion, green pepper, and cremini mushrooms. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the diced onions, green pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the mixture is fragrant.
- Add sauces and seasoning: Stir in the ketchup, A1 sauce (start with 2 tablespoons and add more to taste), salt, and pepper to the beef and vegetable mixture. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Thicken the mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and beef broth until smooth. Pour this into the skillet and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Melt the cheese: Reduce the heat to low and layer slices of provolone cheese evenly over the sloppy joe mixture in the skillet. Cover the skillet and let the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Toast the sesame seed buns lightly if desired. Spoon the cheesy sloppy joe filling generously onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the other half of the buns.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes hot with your favorite side dishes or a simple salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of A1 sauce depending on how tangy or rich you want the flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when cooking the vegetables.
- To keep buns from getting soggy, toast them before assembling the sandwiches.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef if preferred.
- Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.
