Here’s a delicious mashup: Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes! It combines the savory flavors of a Philly cheesesteak with the ease and comfort of a sloppy joe.
🥩 Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes
Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef (or ground chuck for more flavor)
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1 small onion, finely diced
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1 green bell pepper, finely diced
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1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped (optional)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 cup beef broth
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1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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4–6 slices provolone cheese (or 1 cup shredded)
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4 hamburger buns or hoagie rolls
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Butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions:
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Cook the meat:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
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Add veggies:
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Add diced onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms (if using). Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
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Flavor it:
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Stir in Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and ketchup (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
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Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly but stays saucy.
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Add cheese:
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Reduce heat to low, lay provolone slices over the top of the meat mixture.
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Cover skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt, then stir to combine. (Or stir in shredded cheese.)
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Toast buns (optional but recommended):
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Butter the insides of the buns and toast in a skillet or under the broiler until golden.
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Assemble:
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Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto buns and serve hot!
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💡 Tips:
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Use toasted hoagie rolls for a more authentic Philly-style bite.
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Want extra creaminess? Add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the meat mixture before the cheese.
Would you like a lower-carb or gluten-free version of this?