Description
Philly cheese steak sloppy joes merge classic sandwich flavors into a quick, hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights. Melted provolone, tender beef, and caramelized peppers create a delicious twist you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
Sauces and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cheese and Bread:
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature, crumble ground beef into the pan, and cook thoroughly until no pink remains.
- Drain excess grease from the meat, then return skillet to heat.
- Sauté diced onions and green bell peppers in the same skillet until vegetables become translucent and slightly tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate ketchup and Worcestershire sauce into the meat mixture, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Create a smooth cornstarch slurry by whisking beef broth and cornstarch in a separate bowl until completely integrated.
- Pour the slurry into the skillet, stirring constantly to prevent lumping and promote even thickening.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes, watching as the sauce transforms into a rich, glossy consistency.
- Carefully layer provolone cheese across the top of the meat mixture, letting it melt completely and create a luxurious blanket.
- While cheese melts, lightly toast hamburger buns to enhance their texture and flavor.
- Generously spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto prepared buns, ensuring an even distribution of meat and melted cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot and gooey, ready to enjoy this quick and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, lighter version that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Customize heat levels by adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for those craving extra spice.
- Use gluten-free hamburger buns to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor depth by caramelizing onions slowly before adding other ingredients, which intensifies their natural sweetness and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg