Description
This Cheesesteak-Inspired Sloppy Joes recipe transforms the classic sloppy joe into a cheesy, Philly-style sandwich packed with ground beef, sautéed onions and green peppers, provolone cheese, and a flavorful blend of Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these sandwiches offer a delicious twist on a beloved comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Cheese and Bread
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook until browned, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary to keep the mixture from being too oily.
- Add Seasonings and Simmer: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, ketchup, and beef broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
- Melt Cheese: Lower the heat to low and lay the provolone slices over the meat mixture. Allow the cheese to melt into the mixture, then gently stir to combine it thoroughly, creating a creamy and cheesy filling.
- Toast Buns (Optional): Optionally, spread butter on the hamburger buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. This adds a nice crunch and buttery flavor to the sandwich.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the cheesy sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with the other half of the bun and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Feel free to add sliced mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
- Provolone cheese can be swapped with white American cheese for a different cheesy experience.
- These sandwiches work great as smaller sliders for parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
