Cheesy Philly Sloppy Joes (Printable Version)
Ground beef, peppers, onions, and melted provolone on toasted buns—Philly meets Sloppy Joe style.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3.5 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Sauces & Liquids
06 - ½ cup beef broth
07 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 2 tbsp ketchup
09 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
→ Spices & Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
11 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
13 - Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
→ Dairy
14 - 1½ cups shredded provolone cheese (or mozzarella/cheddar mix)
→ Bread
15 - 4 brioche buns or soft sandwich rolls, split and lightly toasted
→ Garnishes (optional)
16 - Chopped parsley
17 - Sliced jalapeños
# How to Make:
01 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion, bell pepper, mushrooms (if using), and garlic to the pan. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Mix well to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
04 - Pour in beef broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle shredded provolone cheese evenly over the beef mixture. Cover the pan and let the cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
06 - Stir the cheesy mixture together until well-combined and creamy throughout.
07 - Spoon generous portions of the filling onto toasted buns. Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced jalapeños, if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It gives you all the gooey, savory satisfaction of a philly cheesesteak without the hassle of thinly slicing steak or firing up a griddle.
- The entire thing comes together in one pan in under forty minutes, which makes it a lifesaver on busy nights.
02 -
- Do not rush the simmering step because that is when the broth reduces and the flavors concentrate into something rich rather than watery.
- Toast the buns lightly before assembling or they will dissolve into a soggy mess the moment the filling hits them.
03 -
- Use an 80/20 blend of ground beef because anything leaner will leave the filling dry and anything fattier will make it greasy.
- Let the cheese melt with the lid on rather than stirring it in immediately because the steam helps it melt evenly without turning clumpy.