Description

This Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes recipe combines the hearty flavors of a classic sloppy joe with the delicious elements of a Philly cheesesteak. Ground beef is cooked to a rich crust, sautéed with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, then simmered in a savory sauce and loaded with melted Provolone cheese. Served on toasted brioche buns, this dish is a comforting and flavorful twist perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Meat and Dairy

1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces Provolone cheese slices, chopped

Vegetables

1 small yellow onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
8 ounces brown mushrooms, minced

Condiments and Seasonings

2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup beef broth

Bread

6 brioche hamburger buns

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Instructions

Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until a deep crust forms, stirring occasionally to break up the meat. This helps develop rich flavor and texture for the base of the sloppy joe.
Sauté the vegetables: Remove the browned beef from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the diced yellow onions, green bell peppers, and minced brown mushrooms until they are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
Add beef and seasonings: Return the browned beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beef broth and cornstarch until smooth, then pour this mixture into the skillet to combine.
Simmer and thicken: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat and vegetables nicely, about 3-5 minutes. This creates a rich and flavorful sloppy joe filling.
Incorporate Provolone cheese: Stir the chopped Provolone cheese into the hot mixture until it melts and becomes gooey, adding the classic Philly cheesesteak cheesiness.
Toast and assemble buns: While the filling simmers, lightly toast the brioche hamburger buns. Spoon the cheesy beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the buns, then top with the other halves and serve hot.

Notes

Using lean ground beef reduces excess fat and creates a better crust when browning.
Minced mushrooms add umami and moisture, balancing the richness of the beef and cheese.
The cornstarch thickens the beef broth sauce for the perfect sloppy joe consistency.
Brioche buns add a rich, buttery flavor that complements the savory meat mixture.
Feel free to add hot sauce or banana peppers for an extra kick.
This recipe can be adapted with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for different diets.