Description
A flavorful twist on classic sloppy joes, Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes combine ground beef with sautéed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tangy A1 sauce, topped with melted provolone cheese and served on soft sesame seed buns. This quick and easy recipe takes just 25 minutes to satisfy your craving for a hearty, cheesy sandwich full of rich, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb minced meat (ground beef)
- 1 small yellow onion, cut into cubes
- 1 small green pepper, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, diced
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 to 4 tablespoons A1 sauce (adjust based on desired flavor strength)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
Cheese and Bread
- 8 oz provolone cheese (sliced)
- 6 hamburger buns (sesame seed bakery buns)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the yellow onion, green pepper, and cremini mushrooms into small cubes, ensuring even cooking and blending of flavors.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced meat and cook until it begins to brown, breaking it apart with a spoon to crumble evenly.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion, green pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet with the beef. Cook together until the vegetables soften and the meat is fully browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add sauces and seasoning: Stir in the ketchup, A1 sauce (start with 2 tablespoons and add more as desired), salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Make the slurry: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with a bit of the beef broth to create a slurry. This will thicken the sauce in the sloppy joe mixture.
- Simmer with broth: Pour the remaining beef broth into the skillet and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to a hearty consistency, coating the meat and vegetables.
- Assemble sandwiches: Slice the hamburger buns and place them open-faced on a baking sheet or plate. Spoon generous amounts of the beef and vegetable mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns.
- Add provolone cheese: Layer sliced provolone over each sloppy joe filling. You can melt the cheese under a broiler or microwave briefly until warm and gooey, if desired.
- Serve: Top with the bun halves and serve the Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes hot, enjoying the melty cheese and savory filling with each bite.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of A1 sauce to control the tanginess and flavor intensity.
- For a spicier version, add finely chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Substitute provolone with mozzarella or American cheese according to preference.
- Use gluten-free buns to make this recipe gluten-free if necessary.
- Leftover sloppy joe meat mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
