Description
Sizzling Philly cheese steak sloppy joes bring classic sandwich flavors together in one messy, irresistible meal. Hearty beef, melted cheese, and caramelized onions create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
- 8 oz (226 g) brown mushrooms (minced)
Cheese and Buns:
- 8 oz (226 g) provolone cheese (sliced, chopped)
- 6 brioche hamburger buns (toasted)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high, allowing ground beef to develop a rich, caramelized crust without moving. Crumble the meat and continue cooking until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Transfer the beef to a plate, reserving the rendered fat in the skillet. Melt butter and introduce diced onions, bell peppers, and sliced mushrooms. Allow vegetables to sit undisturbed initially, then stir to achieve an even golden-brown caramelization.
- Reintroduce the browned beef to the vegetable mixture. Incorporate ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Create a quick slurry by whisking beef broth with cornstarch, then pour into the skillet to create a glossy, thickened sauce.
- Reduce heat and gently fold chopped Provolone into the meat mixture, stirring until the cheese melts completely and creates a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Prepare brioche buns by lightly buttering the interior and toasting under a broiler or in a toaster oven until edges are golden and crisp.
- Generously ladle the cheesy beef mixture onto the toasted buns, ensuring an abundant serving that slightly overflows the bread.
- Serve immediately while the filling remains hot and the buns maintain their crisp texture, ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Perfectly sear ground beef to develop a deep, caramelized flavor that enhances the overall taste of the Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes.
- Create a rich, vegetable base by caramelizing onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in the same skillet used for browning the beef, capturing all the delicious drippings.
- Use cornstarch slurry to naturally thicken the sauce, ensuring a luscious, clingy texture that coats every bite of the ground beef mixture.
- Choose high-quality Provolone cheese for maximum creaminess and an authentic Philly cheesesteak-inspired flavor profile.
- Toast brioche buns to add a golden, crispy exterior that provides the perfect textural contrast to the saucy, cheesy beef mixture.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is still melted and the buns are warm for the most satisfying eating experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg