Description
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes combine the hearty flavors of classic sloppy joes with the cheesy goodness of Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. This recipe features tender ground beef simmered with sautéed onions and bell peppers, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, then melted provolone cheese stirred in for ultimate flavor. Served on toasted brioche buns with extra melted provolone, these sloppy joes are rich, saucy, and the perfect comfort food for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Dairy
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 12 slices provolone cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Meat & Pantry
- 1 pound lean beef, 90/10 blend
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 brioche buns, store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and green bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened but not browned, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks. Continue cooking until the beef is browned evenly, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Simmer Sauce: Stir in the beef stock, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Cut and Add Cheese: While the mixture simmers, stack 6 slices of provolone cheese on a cutting board and carefully cut them into 1/2-inch pieces. Just before serving, stir these cut cheese pieces into the hot beef mixture to melt and blend thoroughly.
- Prepare Buns: Toast the brioche buns in a toaster oven or toaster until lightly golden. Place the remaining 6 slices of provolone cheese on each bottom bun half to melt slightly from the heat.
- Assemble & Serve: Spoon heaping portions of the cheesy sloppy joe mixture onto each provolone-covered bun half, then top with the other bun halves. Serve the sandwiches warm and enjoy immediately.
- Storage Tips: Store any leftover sloppy joe mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of water or stock. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container up to 3 months, thawing before reheating.
Notes
- This recipe fuses the classic sloppy joe with the iconic Philly cheesesteak for a flavorful, cheesy, and saucy twist on both sandwiches.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce grease but retain juicy flavor.
- To melt the provolone cheese perfectly, cutting it into pieces before stirring into the hot mixture helps it blend evenly.
- Toasting the brioche buns adds buttery crunch and warmth to complement the meaty filling.
- Leftover sloppy joe mix reheats well and freezes easily, making it great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 746 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 1190 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 232 mg
