Description
Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich, loaded with lean ground beef, sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted provolone cheese. This recipe replaces canned sauce with fresh, flavorful ingredients to create a rich, cheesy filling served on toasted brioche buns. Perfect for a hearty dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms, minced
- 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
- 8 ounces provolone cheese slices, chopped (use 6 oz if you prefer less cheese)
- 6 brioche hamburger buns
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until a deep brown crust develops on the meat before breaking it apart, stirring occasionally until about half the beef has a dark crust.
- Sauté Vegetables: Remove the beef from the skillet, leaving the fat behind. Add butter to the skillet, then add diced onions, green bell peppers, and minced mushrooms. Let them brown undisturbed for 1-2 minutes, stir, then brown for another 1-2 minutes before stirring again to develop flavor.
- Combine Beef and Veggies: Add the browned beef back into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine evenly.
- Prepare Sauce Mixture: In a small cup, mix the beef broth and cornstarch until smooth to create a slurry.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Pour ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Kosher salt, black pepper, and the beef broth-cornstarch mixture into the skillet. Stir everything together and cook until most of the liquid has thickened and only about 25% of the mixture remains liquid, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Add the Cheese: Turn off the heat and fold in half of the chopped provolone cheese. Add more cheese gradually, stirring, until the mixture reaches your preferred cheesiness.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Serve the cheesy beef mixture on toasted brioche hamburger buns immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using a cast iron skillet helps develop a better crust on the beef for enhanced flavor.
- You can adjust the amount of provolone cheese depending on how cheesy you want your sloppy joes.
- Toasting the brioche buns adds texture and prevents sogginess from the filling.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes with the vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
