Here’s a mouthwatering Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes recipe—essentially a sloppy joe with all the cheesy, savory goodness of a Philly cheesesteak.
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the Meat Mixture:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or thinly sliced ribeye steak
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1–2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, to thicken)
For the Assembly:
- 4–6 burger buns or hoagie rolls
- 4–6 slices provolone or American cheese
- Optional toppings: pickles, sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Cook the Meat:
- Add ground beef (or thinly sliced ribeye) to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up ground beef with a spoon.
- Add the Sauce:
- Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, and smoked paprika.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- If you want it thicker, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 more minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add the Cheese:
- Lower heat and place slices of provolone or American cheese on top of the meat mixture.
- Cover skillet and let cheese melt (2–3 minutes).
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
- Toast buns or rolls if desired.
- Spoon the cheesy meat mixture onto each bun.
- Add optional toppings like pickles or sautéed mushrooms.
- Serve:
- Enjoy immediately while hot and gooey!
- Great with fries, potato chips, or a simple side salad.
💡 Tips:
- Using thinly sliced ribeye makes it taste more like a classic Philly cheesesteak, while ground beef makes it faster and easier.
- Add hot peppers or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2–3 days—reheat in a skillet and add a little extra cheese for freshness.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version that cooks in 20 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
Do you want me to make that version too?
Here’s a mouthwatering Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes recipe—essentially a sloppy joe with all the cheesy, savory goodness of a Philly cheesesteak.
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the Meat Mixture:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or thinly sliced ribeye steak
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1–2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, to thicken)
For the Assembly:
- 4–6 burger buns or hoagie rolls
- 4–6 slices provolone or American cheese
- Optional toppings: pickles, sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Cook the Meat:
- Add ground beef (or thinly sliced ribeye) to the skillet.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking up ground beef with a spoon.
- Add the Sauce:
- Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, and smoked paprika.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- If you want it thicker, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 more minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add the Cheese:
- Lower heat and place slices of provolone or American cheese on top of the meat mixture.
- Cover skillet and let cheese melt (2–3 minutes).
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
- Toast buns or rolls if desired.
- Spoon the cheesy meat mixture onto each bun.
- Add optional toppings like pickles or sautéed mushrooms.
- Serve:
- Enjoy immediately while hot and gooey!
- Great with fries, potato chips, or a simple side salad.
💡 Tips:
- Using thinly sliced ribeye makes it taste more like a classic Philly cheesesteak, while ground beef makes it faster and easier.
- Add hot peppers or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2–3 days—reheat in a skillet and add a little extra cheese for freshness.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version that cooks in 20 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
Do you want me to make that version too?
