Cheesy Philly Sloppy Joes (Printer-Friendly)
Ground beef with peppers, onions, and melted provolone on toasted buns—a Philly cheesesteak Sloppy Joe fusion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3.5 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauces & Liquids
06 - ½ cup beef broth
07 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 2 tbsp ketchup
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
13 - Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
→ Dairy
14 - 1½ cups shredded provolone cheese (or mozzarella/cheddar mix)
→ Bread
15 - 4 brioche buns or soft sandwich rolls, split and lightly toasted
→ Garnishes (optional)
16 - Chopped parsley
17 - Sliced jalapeños
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned throughout, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
02 - Add the diced onion, bell pepper, mushrooms (if using), and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Mix thoroughly to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
04 - Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese evenly over the beef mixture. Cover the pan and let the cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
06 - Stir the cheesy mixture together until well-combined and creamy, ensuring the cheese is fully integrated throughout the filling.
07 - Spoon generous portions of the cheesy beef filling onto the toasted buns. Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced jalapeños if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It delivers every indulgent comfort of a Philly cheesesteak without standing over a flattop grill for an hour.
- The sauce thickens into something so savory and rich that people will ask what your secret is, and you will smile and say nothing.
02 -
- Do not rush the simmer step because that is where the sauce goes from soupy to luscious, and skipping it leaves you with a soggy bun situation.
- Shred your own cheese from a block rather than using pre shredded bags, since the anti caking powder on bagged cheese prevents it from melting smoothly.
03 -
- Let the beef sit without stirring for a full minute at the start so a proper crust forms, because that caramelization is where restaurant quality flavor comes from.
- A light toast on the inside of the bun with a smear of butter or mayonnaise creates a waterproof barrier that keeps everything intact until the last bite.