Description
A delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, this Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes recipe combines savory ground beef with sautéed onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, all coated in a flavorful sauce and topped with melted provolone cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- 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, uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution in the sloppy joe mixture.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the diced onion, green pepper, and mushrooms to the browned meat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Sauces and Seasoning: Stir in ketchup and A1 sauce, adjusting the amount of A1 sauce according to your preferred flavor intensity. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to form a slurry. Pour the beef broth into the skillet, then slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture thickens to a sloppy joe consistency.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns.
- Add Provolone Cheese and Melt: Place slices of provolone cheese over the sloppy joe mixture and cover the skillet or use a broiler to melt the cheese slightly.
- Serve: Top with the upper halves of the buns and serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of A1 sauce based on your taste preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or some diced jalapeños when sautéing the vegetables.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute buns with gluten-free bread options.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
